Question 1

Pyrophosphates decrease the formation of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Plaque 
B) Calculus 
C) Early carious lesions 
D) Gingivitis 
A) Plaque 
B) Calculus 
C) Early carious lesions 
D) Gingivitis B

Question 2

Supragingival plaque is associated with gingivitis and periodontitis,whereas subgingival plaque is associated with caries and gingivitis.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. D

Question 3

What factors may affect the onset of periodontal diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) Plaque 
B) Host defense mechanisms 
C) Exogenous antimicrobial agents 
D) All of the above 
A) Plaque 
B) Host defense mechanisms 
C) Exogenous antimicrobial agents 
D) All of the above A

Question 4

In dental plaque metabolism,after the microorganism is exposed to sucrose,they produce:

Accepted Answer

A) Acid 
B) Intracellular polysaccharides 
C) Extracellular polysaccharides 
D) All of the above 
A) Acid 
B) Intracellular polysaccharides 
C) Extracellular polysaccharides 
D) All of the above

Question 5

The coating of salivary origin that forms on exposed tooth surfaces is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) Subsurface pellicle 
B) Acquired pellicle 
C) Basil lamina 
D) Reduced enamel epithelium 
A) Subsurface pellicle 
B) Acquired pellicle 
C) Basil lamina 
D) Reduced enamel epithelium

Question 6

The primary colonizers in dental plaque biofilm tend to be cocci.They also tend to be aerobic.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false.

Question 7

Which of the following can be used to prevent the excess accumulation of plaque?

Accepted Answer

A) Host defense mechanisms 
B) Effective toothbrushing 
C) Biofilm lozenges 
D) No prevention necessary 
A) Host defense mechanisms 
B) Effective toothbrushing 
C) Biofilm lozenges 
D) No prevention necessary

Question 8

Subgingival calculus derives their mineral from which of the following that is found in the sulcus and periodontal pocket.

Accepted Answer

A) Sulcular epithelium 
B) Mucogingival fluid 
C) Inflammatory exudate 
D) Endotoxins 
A) Sulcular epithelium 
B) Mucogingival fluid 
C) Inflammatory exudate 
D) Endotoxins

Question 9

Adhesion is mediated by a variety of bonding mechanisms,which include:

Accepted Answer

A) Exogenous antimicrobial agents 
B) Etching agents 
C) Physiochemical interactions 
D) Antimicrobial interactions 
A) Exogenous antimicrobial agents 
B) Etching agents 
C) Physiochemical interactions 
D) Antimicrobial interactions

Question 10

Supragingival calculus is 60% mineralized,subgingival calculus is 30% mineralized.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false.

Pyrophosphates decrease the formation of which of the following?

Supragingival plaque is associated with gingivitis and periodontitis,whereas subgingival plaque is associated with caries and gingivitis.

What factors may affect the onset of periodontal diseases?

In dental plaque metabolism,after the microorganism is exposed to sucrose,they produce:

The coating of salivary origin that forms on exposed tooth surfaces is called the:

The primary colonizers in dental plaque biofilm tend to be cocci.They also tend to be aerobic.

Which of the following can be used to prevent the excess accumulation of plaque?

Subgingival calculus derives their mineral from which of the following that is found in the sulcus and periodontal pocket.

Adhesion is mediated by a variety of bonding mechanisms,which include:

Supragingival calculus is 60% mineralized,subgingival calculus is 30% mineralized.

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

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Exam 4: Dental Plaque Biofilm

Pyrophosphates decrease the formation of which of the following?

Supragingival plaque is associated with gingivitis and periodontitis,whereas subgingival plaque is associated with caries and gingivitis.

What factors may affect the onset of periodontal diseases?

In dental plaque metabolism,after the microorganism is exposed to sucrose,they produce:

The coating of salivary origin that forms on exposed tooth surfaces is called the:

The primary colonizers in dental plaque biofilm tend to be cocci.They also tend to be aerobic.

Which of the following can be used to prevent the excess accumulation of plaque?

Subgingival calculus derives their mineral from which of the following that is found in the sulcus and periodontal pocket.

Adhesion is mediated by a variety of bonding mechanisms,which include:

Supragingival calculus is 60% mineralized,subgingival calculus is 30% mineralized.

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

Filters