Dental Hygiene - Dent 1010 T#3 Part 1

Which of the following ingredients serves TO RETAIN MOISTURE in a commercial toothpaste?
A) Detergent
B) Humectant
C) Binder

Which of the following types of dentifrices has a drug or chemical added for a specific PREVENTIVE or treatment action?
A) Therapeutic
B) Caustic
C) Detersive

Which of the following is the MOST EFFECTIVE chemotherapeutic agent against bacterial plaque available over the counter?
A) Listerine
B) Chlorohexidine
C) Hydrogen peroxide

Which of the following conditions may be associated with IMPROPER FLOSSING?
A) Cuts of the papillae
B) Destruction of the attachment fibers
C) All of the above

Which of the following mouth rinse has the property of SUBSTANTIVITY?
A) Listerine
B) Chlorohexidine
C) Hydrogen peroxide

The brushing method in which the bristle head is directed at 45 DEGREES to the facial/lingual tooth surface and the row of bristles nearest the marginal gingival directed into THE SULCUS and then vibrated and concluded with A ROLL STROKE towards the occlusal is:

A) Bass

B) Charters

C) Modified Bass

D) Modified Stillman

When suggesting SELECTION of a toothbrush the following should be considered, EXCEPT:
A) Ability of the patient to use the toothbrush
B) Status of the gingival or periodontal health
C) Bleeding of the gingiva during brushing
D) Positioning of the teeth

CHLOROHEXIDINE is safe and effective for use with one EXCEPTION:
A) Reduces Streptococcus mutans
B) Long-term therapy for patients with poor home care
C) Inhibiting and reducing the development of gingivitis

A dentifrice that can PREVENT THE FORMATION OF CALCULUS has the following active ingredient:
A) Fluoride
B) Pyrophosphate
C) Potassium nitrate

Evidence shows that SUPRAGINGIVAL AND MARGINAL IRRIGATION (water pik) performed by the patients on a daily basis can:
A) Remove calculus and stain
B) Eliminate the need for floss
C) Reduce bleeding and gingivitis

The use of TUFTED FLOSS, KNITTING YARN, OR GAUZE STRIPS should be recommended for patients having the following:
A) Large or wide embrasure areas
B) On teeth holding clasps of a partial denture
C) On the proximal surfaces of isolated teeth
D) All of the above

NATURAL toothbrushes are made of:
A) Boar hair
B) Dog hair
C) Cat hair

For patients who have DIFFICULT TO REACH AREAS which oral hygiene aid would you recommend?
A) Wooden interdental cleaner
B) Dental tape
C) Single tuft brush

The anatomy of the interdental area has the following characteristics, EXCEPT:
A) The col are is inaccessible to ordinary toothbrushing
B) The epithelial tissue covering the col is resistant to infection
C) The epithelium covering the col is usually thin and not keratinized

CHLOROHEXIDINE is available in the US as a prescription in a:
A) 0.12% concentration
B) 1.0% concentration
C) 0.2% concentration

NATURAL TOOTHBRUSHES have the following characteristics, EXCEPT:
A) The bristles cannot be standardized
B) They rinse clean and dry rapidly
C) They wear rapidly and irregularly

Following the REMOVAL OF BRACES, the patient should do the following, EXCEPT:
A) Have a complete dental exam
B) Have FMS of x-rays taken
C) Disregard any cement left on the teeth

Which type of IMPLANT IS MOST COMMONLY USED?
A) Transosseous
B) Subosseous
C) Endosseous

A fixed bridge should do the following, EXCEPT:
A) Be biologically and esthetically compatible with the teeth and surrounding periodontium
B) Restore function for missing tooth or teeth
C) Not interfere with the cleaning regimen for the remaining natural teeth
D) Not require any special oral hygiene aids

A NON-ABRASIVE dentifrice is indicated when cleaning a PARTIAL DENTURE and a FLUORIDE containing dentifrice is recommended for the remaining teeth.
A) Both statements are true
B) Both statements are false
C) First statement is true, second statement is false
D) First statement is false, second statement is true

The term OSSEOINTEGRATION means:
A) A patient’s implant has failed
B) A biologic seal to prevent microorganisms from entering the tissue
C) Infusion of connective tissue cells between the implant body and bone

To remove light CALCULUS covering AN IMPLANT:
A) Scale with steel instruments, using very light pressure
B) Plastic or graphic instruments are the instruments of choice
C) Polish with a course abrasive paste is all that is needed

The following DENTAL HYGIENE AIDS are recommended for patients with IMPLANTS, EXCEPT:
A) Super floss
B) Rubber tip stimulator
C) Oral irrigator at a very high setting

The material PREFERRED for most dental implants is:
A) Aluminum
B) Titanium
C) Vittalium

PERIIMPLANTITIS is due to the following:

A) Rejection of the implant

B) Poor oral hygiene

C) Improper patient selection

D) Immediate stress or load placed on the implant

E) All of the above

ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS will benefit from the following, EXCEPT:

A) Interdental brushes

B) Electric toothbrushes

C) Water piks

D) Gauze strips