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NDAEB Practice Questions latest correctly answered, Exams of Advanced Education

Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaAdvanced Education

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NDAEB Practice Questions latest correctly
answered
1.
Who was the first woman to graduate from a recognized dental
college?:
Lucy
B.
Hobbs-Taylor
2. What are the conditions that would indicate the need for
restorative den-
tistry?: - initial or recurring decay
-
replacement
or
failed
restorations
-
abrasion
or
wearing
away
of
tooth
structure
3.
True or False: Aesthetic dentistry is primarily devoted to
improving the
appearance of teeth; specific conditions that
indicate a need for aesthetic treatment include the replacement
of a partial denture.: False
4.
The process of removing unhealthy tooth structure while leaving
a limited amount of healthy structure for the tooth to maintain a
restoration is known as cavity preparation. This process involves
which of the following steps?:
- initial
preparation
-
outline,
resistance,
retention,
convenience
form
-
final
preparation
5. Responsibilities of the dental assistant in the restorative process
can include performing expanded function and maintaining patient
control.: True
6.
Class
II
restorations
are
found
on
the....:
Posterior
teeth
7. The usual material of choice for class III and Class IV restorations
is ...: Com-
posite Resin
8.
The Class V restoration is classified as a smooth surface filling
and can be
found on the...: - incisors
-
canines
-
premolars
9. When are retention pins used as a part of the direct restorative
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NDAEB Practice Questions latest correctly

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  1. Who was the first woman to graduate from a recognized dental college?: Lucy B. Hobbs-Taylor
  2. What are the conditions that would indicate the need for restorative den-tistry?: - initial or recurring decay
  • replacement or failed restorations
  • abrasion or wearing away of tooth structure
  1. True or False: Aesthetic dentistry is primarily devoted to improving the appearance of teeth; specific conditions that indicate a need for aesthetic treatment include the replacement of a partial denture.: False
  2. The process of removing unhealthy tooth structure while leaving a limited amount of healthy structure for the tooth to maintain a restoration is known as cavity preparation. This process involves which of the following steps?: - initial preparation
  • outline, resistance, retention, convenience form
  • final preparation
  1. Responsibilities of the dental assistant in the restorative process can include performing expanded function and maintaining patient control.: True
  2. Class II restorations are found on the....: Posterior teeth
  3. The usual material of choice for class III and Class IV restorations is ...: Com-posite Resin
  4. The Class V restoration is classified as a smooth surface filling and can be found on the...: - incisors
  • canines
  • premolars
  1. When are retention pins used as a part of the direct restorative

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  • when a stronger system for retaining and supporting the restoration is needed
  • when one or more cusps of the tooth is missing
  1. A veneer is a thin layer of tooth-coloured material that is placed on the facial surface of a prepared tooth and is used for:: - improving appearance of teeth that are abraded, eroded or discoloured
  • closing a diastema
  • improving alignment of teeth
  1. When is tooth whitening or vital bleaching not indicated for a dental pa-tient?: when the patient presents with severe tetracycline and fluorosis stains
  2. A matrix must be used to create a temporary wall for which of the following classifications of tooth restoration?: Class II, III, and V
  3. The most common matrix system used for class II posterior restorations is the...: tofflemire retainer and matrix band
  4. The universal/Tofflemire retainer holds the matrix band snugly in position and is most often positioned...: on the buccal surface of the tooth being restored
  5. The class II restoration requires a matrix band to act as an artificial wall that must make proper contact with the adjacent tooth; this is accomplished by...: - using a wedge
  • contouring the centre of the matrix band in the proximal contact area
  • the dentists design of the inter proximal cavity preparation
  1. The matrix is used for anterior CR or GI restorations...: Clear Plastic
  2. Coronal Polishing is a technique used:: - to remove plaque and stains from coronal surfaces of the teeth
  • before placement of dental sealants and orthodontic bands
  • before placement of the dental dam and before acid etching
  1. Patients at high risk for caries or with areas of thin demineralized enamel are contraindications for coronal polishing: True
  2. Coronal polishing is the complete removal of calculus,

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  • a catalyst
  1. Dental sealants should be used as part of a preventative program that includes:: - fluorides
  • dietary considerations
  • plaque control
  1. Enamel that has been etched has the appearance of being:: frosty
  2. Antidepressants are often used in dentistry to alleviate or reduce anxiety and pain: False
  3. The agents that provide a temporary numbing effect on nerve endings located on the surface of the oral mucosa are:: Topical Anesthetics
  4. Topical anesthesia is available in the form of:: - ointments & liquids
  • sprays
  • patches
  1. The most frequently used form of pain control used in dentistry is:: Local Anesthesia
  2. is added to local anesthetic agent to slow down the intake of the agent and increase the duration of action: Vasoconstrictor
  3. The the ratio, the higher the percentage of vasoconstrictor in the anesthetic agent: Smaller
  4. Patients with a hx of heart conditions such as angina, recent heart attack, recent coronary artery bypass surgery, severe hypertension, and untreated or uncontrolled CHF should always use a local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor- : False
  5. The time from when the local anesthetic takes complete effect until the complete reversal of anesthesia is the of the anesthetic agent: duration
  6. A short-acting local anesthetic agent can last from:: 60 - 180 minutes

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  1. is achieved by injecting the anesthetic solution directly into the tissue at the site of a dental procedure and is generally used on the maxillary arch: infiltration anesthesia
  2. is frequently used on the mandibular teeth and is injected near a major nerve that numbs the entire area served by that nerve branch: block anesthesia
  3. The parts of the anesthetic syringe include:: - thumb ring, finger grip, and finger bar
  • barrel and threaded tip
  • harpoon and piston rod
  1. The colour-coding system for anesthetic cartridges allows the practitioner to select the correct anesthetic solution by distinguishing:: - the correct ratio of solution
  • the correct brand of solutions
  1. The lengths of the needles used in dentistry are:: 1 and 15/ inches
  2. The gauge of the needle refers to the thickness of the needle; the larger the gauge, the the needle: thinner

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  1. The different levels of consciousness and unconsciousness are referred to as stages of anesthesia; these stages include:: - Stage 1 (anesthesia)

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  • Stage 2 (excitement)
  • Stage 3 (general anesthesia)
  1. Documentation records of pain & anxiety analgesia may include:: - review of patients health hx
  • time anesthesia began & ended
  • adverse events or pt complaints
  1. The most important way to prevent a medical emergency is to be sure the pt has before tx has begun.: completed/updated medical hx
  2. Who is responsible for providing care if a medical emergency involving a patient takes place in the dental office?: - dentist
  • DA
  • oflce statt
  1. Every staff member should have an assigned role in an emergency situation & staff members should practice their specific roles once a month before an emergency arises..: True
  2. The list of emergency phone numbers posted next to each phone through-out the office should include:: - police/firefighters
  • ems
  • nearest hospital, physicians, oral surgeons
  1. A medical emergency can happen at any time, so it is important for the DA to:: be alert and continuously observe pt to watch for problems
  2. A(n) is what a pt tells you regarding how they feel or what they are experiencing; a is what you or the dentist observe in a pt..: Symptom; Sign
  3. Each member of the dental team should be required to have which of the following knowledge and skills before handling an emergency in the dental office?: - ability to obtain & record VS
  • current credentials for performing the Heimlich maneuver
  • current credentials to perform basic life support, or CPR
  1. The ABCD's of basic life support stand for:: - Airway
  • Breathing
  • Circulation

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  1. The cells of the brain are irreversibly damaged after without oxygen.- : 4-6 minutes
  2. The most important measures in preventing an airway obstruction during dental treatment include:: - use of HVE
  • use of dental dam
  • placement of a throat pack (gauze placed at the base of throat during surgery)
  1. The AED is used to:: - reestablish proper heart rhythm by defibrillation
  • shock the heart
  • monitor the pt's heart rhythm
  1. When defibrillation is provided within the first 4 minutes of cardiac arrest, there is about a chance that you can save the victims life..: 50 %
  2. The DA's responsibility in an emergency situation is:: - recognize signs & symptoms of a significant medical complaint
  • to provide appropriate support in implementing emergency procedures
  1. When assessing a medical emergency, the DA should remember that the physical changes observed can include:: - unconsciousness
  • convulsions
  • respiratory distress
  1. A reduction in blood flow to the brain that would cause the pt to lose consciousness is called:: Syncope/Fainting
  2. Treatment for Syncope may include:: - ammonia inhalant
  • placing pt in a sub-supine position
  • calling 911
  1. Symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction include:: - short of breath
  • nausea/vomiting
  • mildi-severe chest pain
  1. , which is precipitated by stress & anxiety, may manifest in rapid

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  1. Anaphylaxis can be life threatening and the signs and symptoms include:: - nausea/vomiting

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  1. Oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS can include:: - HIV Gingivitis
  • Kaposi's Sarcoma
  • Hairy Leukoplakia

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  1. When cells of the body divide and a deformity of a part of the body occurs, it is:: a developmental disorder
  2. A condition characterized by abnormally large jaws is:: Macrognathia
  3. The condition known as refers to any teeth in excess of the 32 normal permanent teeth.: Supernumerary teeth
  4. A hereditary abnormality in which there are defects in the enamel forma-tion is:: Amelogenesis Imperfecta
  5. Any tooth that remains unerupted in the jaws beyond the time at which it should normally erupt is referred to as:: Impacted
  6. An oral habit consisting of involuntary gnashing, grinding & clenching of the teeth is:: Bruxism
  7. Why may orofacial piercings be dangerous?: - teeth could be cracked & nerve damage could occur
  • infection & uncontrollable bleeding could occur
  • the tongue could swell & close ott the airway
  1. Known Teratogens involved in congenital malformation include radiation, chemicals, infections & drugs: True
  2. The are irregular ridges or folds in the mucous membrane that are located on the anterior portion of the hard palate just behind the maxillary incisors.: Rugae
  3. A is a narrow fold of mucous membrane passing from a more fixed to a movable part.: Frenum
  4. The corners of the lips are called the:: Commissures
  5. The is/are body spicules in cancellous bone that form a meshwork of intercommunicating spaces that are filled with bone marrow.: Trabeculae
  6. The filiform papillae, which cover the surface of the tongue, are the recep-tors of:: Touch
  7. The term means toward the cheek:: Buccal
  8. Ectoderm differentiates into:: - skin
  • lining of the oral cavity
  1. The periodontal ligament is capable of:: - Remodelling

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  1. The innermost area of the tooth is the:: pulp chamber
  2. Dentin:: - is capable of regeneration
  • is an excellent thermal conductor
  • forms the bulk of the tooth
  1. The hardest calcified substance in the body is:: Enamel
  2. Healthy gingiva attaches to the teeth on the enamel surface just above the cervical line of the tooth. This is known as the attachment: Epithelial
  3. The are the enamel-producing cells.: Ameloblasts
  4. The compact bone that lines the tooth socket is known as the:: Lamina Dura
  5. The is a pear-shaped structure formed by dense connective tissue & located directly posterior to the maxillary central incisors.: Incisive Papilla
  6. A healthy , which is the space between the free gingiva and the tooth, rarely exceeds 2-3 mm in depth.: Gingival Sulcus
  7. The earliest signs of tooth development appear:: During the 1st Trimester
  8. The structure units of enamel are called enamel :: Prisms
  9. The primary purpose of , the fibre group of the periodontal liga-ment, is to aid in resisting tipping & twisting of the tooth.: Interradicular
  10. The is the extension of bone that supports the teeth in their function-al positions.: Alveolar Process
  11. The is the constricted area where the anatomic crown and the tooth of the tooth meet.: Cervix
  12. The process through which the tooth comes into the oral cavity and tries to maintain occlusions is known as:: Eruption
  13. T hat portion of the tooth that is visible in the mouth is known as the crown of the tooth:: Clinical
  14. The fibre groups forms a band around the neck of

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  1. extends from the base of the sulcus to the mucogingival junc-tion.: Free Gingivae
  2. The bones join to form the bridge of the nose.: Nasal
  3. Tooth morphology is the study of:: - size of the teeth
  • shape of the teeth
  • form & structure of the teeth

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  1. There are no premolars in the primary dentition.: True
  2. The lobe on the lingual surface of a permanent incisor is called a(n): Cingulum
  3. How many molars are in the permanent dentition?: 12
  4. A tooth that has three well-separated and well-developed roots is termed:- : Trifurcated
  5. In general, third molars are larger in size than any other molar.: False
  6. The numbering system that uses numbers 1-31 is the system.: - Universal

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  1. The numbering system in which the first digit indicates the quadrant and the second number indicates the tooth is the system.: Federation Dentaire International Numbering System (FDI)
  2. The labial commissure is the:: angle at the corner of the mouth where the upper and lower lips join
  3. It is important to protect the lips with sunscreen because sun exposure increases the risk of cancerous changes.: True
  4. Fordyce's spots or granules are:: - normal variations that sometimes appear on the buccal mucosa
  • small yellowish elevations
  1. The interdental gingiva is also known as:: Gingival Papilla
  2. Which of the following are functions of the tongue?: - speech
  • cleansing of the oral cavity
  • taste
  • swallowing
  1. The receptors for the taste of sweet are located:: on the tip of the tongue
  2. The hanging projection of tissue at the border of the soft palate is the:: Uvula
  3. Which bones make up part of the orbit at the inner angle of the eye?: Lacrimal
  4. The is the region of the mesial or distal surfaces of a tooth that touches the adjacent tooth in the same arch.: Contact point
  5. An angle formed by the junction of three surfaces at one point is called:: - Point Angle
  6. Proper occlusion of the erupting permanent teeth is dependent on that of the primary teeth as they are shed.: True
  7. Class II occlusion is also known as:: Distoclusion
  8. The curvature formed by the maxillary and mandibular arches in occlusion is known as the:: Curve of Spee