Dentistry test review
It is recommended that people get their teeth cleaned by a dentist every: -
✔6 months
With regular brushing and flossing, plaque can be easily avoided. -
✔false
plaque is: -
✔A microscopic film that forms on teeth
which statement is untrue of the incisors -
✔they are mostly used for grinding and chewing food
bicuspids are thin and sharp, and are used to cut through food -
✔false
a cusp on a tooth is: -
✔a point
the teeth that use a grinding motion on food are: -
✔molars
it is important that the materials for fillings are: -
✔strong,safe, and long-lasting
which of the following statements about dental health is not true -
✔the enamel on our teeth protects the dentin from acid erosion
the filling is applied to the tooth directly on the portion that is decayed. The materials in the filling will
kill the bacteria that caused the infection and stop the cavity from eroding deeper into the dentin -
✔false
jane has had a root canal. If she takes care of her teeth properly, the tooth treated and sealed during the
procedure should remain intact for her lifetime. -
✔true
which procedure treats tooth decay by sealing the tooth -
✔root canal
a good option for the primary material for a filling for a front tooth would be: -
