Question 1

Teeth with ______ are opalescent and have an almost amber color.

Accepted Answer

A) microdontia 
B) macrodontia 
C) amelogenesis imperfecta 
D) dentinogenesis imperfecta 
A) microdontia 
B) macrodontia 
C) amelogenesis imperfecta 
D) dentinogenesis imperfecta

Question 2

A ______ diagnosis is based on the color,size,shape,and location of a lesion.

Accepted Answer

A) clinical 
B) surgical 
C) microscopic 
D) laboratory 
A) clinical 
B) surgical 
C) microscopic 
D) laboratory

Question 3

Smokeless tobacco is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) a high rate of precancerous erythroplakia, but not precancerous leukoplakia. 
B) cancers of the pharynx and larynx, but not the esophagus. 
C) low rates of oral cancer, because it is in the form of chewing tobacco or snuff. 
D) high rates of precancerous leukoplakia and oral cancer. 
A) a high rate of precancerous erythroplakia, but not precancerous leukoplakia. 
B) cancers of the pharynx and larynx, but not the esophagus. 
C) low rates of oral cancer, because it is in the form of chewing tobacco or snuff. 
D) high rates of precancerous leukoplakia and oral cancer.

Question 4

Which of the following terms is used to describe congenital absence of teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Anodontia 
B) Macrodontia 
C) Microdontia 
D) Supernumerary teeth 
A) Anodontia 
B) Macrodontia 
C) Microdontia 
D) Supernumerary teeth

Question 5

What term is used to describe a benign bony growth that projects outward from the surface of a bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Micrognathia 
B) Torus palatinus 
C) Exostosis 
D) Macrodontia 
A) Micrognathia 
B) Torus palatinus 
C) Exostosis 
D) Macrodontia

Question 6

Why is it important for the dental assistant to be able to recognize the differences between normal and abnormal conditions that appear in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A) To be able to diagnose pathologic conditions 
B) To inform the dentist so a diagnosis can be made 
C) To check oral conditions for the dentist 
D) To explain to the patient that he or she has cancer 
A) To be able to diagnose pathologic conditions 
B) To inform the dentist so a diagnosis can be made 
C) To check oral conditions for the dentist 
D) To explain to the patient that he or she has cancer

Question 7

Which of the following terms is used to describe abnormally large teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Anodontia 
B) Macrodontia 
C) Microdontia 
D) Supernumerary teeth 
A) Anodontia 
B) Macrodontia 
C) Microdontia 
D) Supernumerary teeth

Question 8

Evaluation of blood chemistry is useful in making which of the following types of diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Clinical 
B) Microscopic 
C) Historical 
D) Laboratory 
A) Clinical 
B) Microscopic 
C) Historical 
D) Laboratory

Question 9

In a ______ diagnosis,the personal history,family history,medical and dental histories,and history of the lesion are often useful in making a diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) laboratory 
B) clinical 
C) radiographic 
D) historical 
A) laboratory 
B) clinical 
C) radiographic 
D) historical

Question 10

Which of the following professionals can diagnose pathologic conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Registered dental assistant 
B) Registered dental hygienist 
C) Dentist or physician 
D) More than one of the above 
A) Registered dental assistant 
B) Registered dental hygienist 
C) Dentist or physician 
D) More than one of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is (are)the primary dental complication of oral piercings?

Accepted Answer

A) Metal poisoning from electrolysis of the metal structure of barbells and rings 
B) Chipped teeth, broken teeth, and serious infections at the site of piercings 
C) Excessive orthodontic maxillary palatal expansion 
D) Impediment of salivary flow from major salivary glands 
A) Metal poisoning from electrolysis of the metal structure of barbells and rings 
B) Chipped teeth, broken teeth, and serious infections at the site of piercings 
C) Excessive orthodontic maxillary palatal expansion 
D) Impediment of salivary flow from major salivary glands

Question 12

_______ is a condition characterized by abnormally small jaws.

Accepted Answer

A) Micrognathia 
B) Macrognathia 
C) Torus palatinus 
D) Macrodontia 
A) Micrognathia 
B) Macrognathia 
C) Torus palatinus 
D) Macrodontia

Question 13

Which of the following is the most common cause of death in an HIV positive patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Lichen planus 
B) Infection 
C) Heart failure 
D) Cancer 
A) Lichen planus 
B) Infection 
C) Heart failure 
D) Cancer

Question 14

Radiation therapy can cause decreased blood supply resulting in the death of bone known as:

Accepted Answer

A) radiation caries. 
B) smokeless tobacco. 
C) cheilitis. 
D) osteoradionecrosis. 
A) radiation caries. 
B) smokeless tobacco. 
C) cheilitis. 
D) osteoradionecrosis.

Question 15

Which of the following changes of the tongue is associated with smoking?

Accepted Answer

A) Fissured tongue 
B) Glossitis 
C) Black hairy tongue 
D) Geographic tongue 
A) Fissured tongue 
B) Glossitis 
C) Black hairy tongue 
D) Geographic tongue

Question 16

Lack of jaw space can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) attrition. 
B) impaction. 
C) ankylosis. 
D) bulimia. 
A) attrition. 
B) impaction. 
C) ankylosis. 
D) bulimia.

Question 17

Which of the following is a malignant neoplasm that comes from the salivary glands underlying the oral mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteoma 
B) Osteosarcoma 
C) Adenocarcinoma 
D) Leukemia 
A) Osteoma 
B) Osteosarcoma 
C) Adenocarcinoma 
D) Leukemia

Question 18

A bright red line along the border of the free gingival margin characterizes which of the following oral conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) HIV gingivitis 
B) Ecchymosis 
C) Glossitis 
D) Hematoma 
A) HIV gingivitis 
B) Ecchymosis 
C) Glossitis 
D) Hematoma

Question 19

Which of the following occurs when injury to the tissue is minimal and short-lasting and the tissue begins to repair quickly?

Accepted Answer

A) Acute inflammation 
B) Chronic inflammation 
C) Abscess 
D) Hematoma 
A) Acute inflammation 
B) Chronic inflammation 
C) Abscess 
D) Hematoma

Exam 17: Oral Pathology

Teeth with ______ are opalescent and have an almost amber color.

A ______ diagnosis is based on the color,size,shape,and location of a lesion.

Smokeless tobacco is associated with:

Which of the following terms is used to describe congenital absence of teeth?

What term is used to describe a benign bony growth that projects outward from the surface of a bone?

Why is it important for the dental assistant to be able to recognize the differences between normal and abnormal conditions that appear in the mouth?

Which of the following terms is used to describe abnormally large teeth?

Evaluation of blood chemistry is useful in making which of the following types of diagnosis?

In a ______ diagnosis,the personal history,family history,medical and dental histories,and history of the lesion are often useful in making a diagnosis.

Which of the following professionals can diagnose pathologic conditions?

Which of the following is (are)the primary dental complication of oral piercings?

_______ is a condition characterized by abnormally small jaws.

Which of the following is the most common cause of death in an HIV positive patient?

Radiation therapy can cause decreased blood supply resulting in the death of bone known as:

Which of the following changes of the tongue is associated with smoking?

Lack of jaw space can lead to:

Which of the following is a malignant neoplasm that comes from the salivary glands underlying the oral mucosa?

A bright red line along the border of the free gingival margin characterizes which of the following oral conditions?

Which of the following occurs when injury to the tissue is minimal and short-lasting and the tissue begins to repair quickly?

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

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Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics

Communication in the Dental Office