Question 1

What is the term for an occlusion that has caused an injury to the teeth,muscles,or joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traumatic 
B)  Excessive 
C)  Functional 
D)  Inflammatory 
A)  Traumatic 
B)  Excessive 
C)  Functional 
D)  Inflammatory A

Question 2

Myalgia is an example of which main diagnostic category for TMJ disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disorders of mandibular mobility 
B)  Disorders of maxillomandibular growth 
C)  Muscle and facial disorders of the masticatory system 
D)  Internal derangements that impair mechanical function 
A)  Disorders of mandibular mobility 
B)  Disorders of maxillomandibular growth 
C)  Muscle and facial disorders of the masticatory system 
D)  Internal derangements that impair mechanical function C

Question 3

The term used to describe a single event that results in damage to the masticatory system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bruxism 
B)  Discrepancy 
C)  Microtrauma 
D)  Macrotrauma 
A)  Bruxism 
B)  Discrepancy 
C)  Microtrauma 
D)  Macrotrauma D

Question 4

A deviation is a shift in the midline during opening that disappears at some point later in the opening movement.Deflection is a shift in the midline that becomes greater as the opening movement continues.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 5

Occlusal relationship is not a predictor of pain or problems in the TMJ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Please use the following case description to complete the following exercises.
A 34-year-old woman, TJJ, desires dental hygiene treatment to correct light-to-moderate subgingival plaque and calculus.In addition, she states that she is concerned about the wear on her teeth, especially the lower front incisors.Numerous shiny wear facets are present, generalized inflammation is present around the posterior teeth, and slight bone loss is visible on the radiographic images.During the review of her medical and dental history, the patient also complains of headaches and a "sore jaw" in the morning and identifies the headaches and sore jaw as her chief complaint.
-The most likely cause of this patient's chief complaint is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Trismus 
B)  Crepitus 
C)  Bruxism 
D)  Gingivitis 
A)  Trismus 
B)  Crepitus 
C)  Bruxism 
D)  Gingivitis

Question 7

Secondary traumatic occlusion refers to heavy occlusal forces exceeding the adaptive range in a normal periodontium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The occlusal splint is a type of mouth guard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Trismus

Accepted Answer

A) Spasm in the masticatory muscles associated with a disturbance in the trigeminal nerve 
B) Grinding or gnashing of the teeth 
C) Grating noise in the TMJ 
D) Vibration or movement of a tooth when in function 
A) Spasm in the masticatory muscles associated with a disturbance in the trigeminal nerve 
B) Grinding or gnashing of the teeth 
C) Grating noise in the TMJ 
D) Vibration or movement of a tooth when in function

Question 10

The role of the dental hygienist in the detection of occlusal abnormalities and jaw dysfunction is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognize and treat. 
B)  Record, readjust, and treat. 
C)  Recognize, record, and refer. 
D)  Recognize, record, and readjust. 
A)  Recognize and treat. 
B)  Record, readjust, and treat. 
C)  Recognize, record, and refer. 
D)  Recognize, record, and readjust.

Question 11

Bruxism

Accepted Answer

A) Spasm in the masticatory muscles associated with a disturbance in the trigeminal nerve 
B) Grinding or gnashing of the teeth 
C) Grating noise in the TMJ 
D) Vibration or movement of a tooth when in function 
A) Spasm in the masticatory muscles associated with a disturbance in the trigeminal nerve 
B) Grinding or gnashing of the teeth 
C) Grating noise in the TMJ 
D) Vibration or movement of a tooth when in function

Question 12

The normal position of the teeth in maximum intercuspation is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Static occlusion 
B)  Centric occlusion 
C)  Primary occlusion 
D)  Functional occlusion 
A)  Static occlusion 
B)  Centric occlusion 
C)  Primary occlusion 
D)  Functional occlusion

Question 13

Fremitus

Accepted Answer

A) Spasm in the masticatory muscles associated with a disturbance in the trigeminal nerve 
B) Grinding or gnashing of the teeth 
C) Grating noise in the TMJ 
D) Vibration or movement of a tooth when in function 
A) Spasm in the masticatory muscles associated with a disturbance in the trigeminal nerve 
B) Grinding or gnashing of the teeth 
C) Grating noise in the TMJ 
D) Vibration or movement of a tooth when in function

Question 14

Microtrauma is usually a single minor event that may have caused damage to the masticatory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Slight mobility of the teeth,especially the lower incisors,is normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The dental hygienist should perform a TMJ disorder screening examination for each patient and then:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a preliminary diagnosis. 
B)  Provide a follow-up examination with a comprehensive evaluation. 
C)  Refer the patient to the dentist if orthofunction is present. 
D)  Refer the patient to the dentist if signs and symptoms of a TMJ disorder are present. 
A)  Provide a preliminary diagnosis. 
B)  Provide a follow-up examination with a comprehensive evaluation. 
C)  Refer the patient to the dentist if orthofunction is present. 
D)  Refer the patient to the dentist if signs and symptoms of a TMJ disorder are present.

Question 17

Considerations for treating patients with TMJ disorders should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Brief appointments, if possible 
B)  Postoperative instructions for a soft diet and using warm compresses 
C)  Using aids such as bite blocks during treatment for patient comfort 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Brief appointments, if possible 
B)  Postoperative instructions for a soft diet and using warm compresses 
C)  Using aids such as bite blocks during treatment for patient comfort 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

A patient should be able to obtain a minimum of a ________-mm opening distance for mandibular movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  35 
D)  40 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  35 
D)  40

Question 19

On which of the following is the range of morphofunctional harmony-to-disharmony dependent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systemic factors of the patient 
B)  Position of the condyles of the TMJ 
C)  Adaptive capacity of the oral system 
D)  Quantity and quality of the bacterial plaque biofilm 
A)  Systemic factors of the patient 
B)  Position of the condyles of the TMJ 
C)  Adaptive capacity of the oral system 
D)  Quantity and quality of the bacterial plaque biofilm

Question 20

Wear caused by tooth-to-tooth contact is called orthofunction.When a facet is angular,the occlusal forces are directed laterally and increase the risk of periodontal injury.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

What is the term for an occlusion that has caused an injury to the teeth,muscles,or joint?

Myalgia is an example of which main diagnostic category for TMJ disorders?

The term used to describe a single event that results in damage to the masticatory system is:

A deviation is a shift in the midline during opening that disappears at some point later in the opening movement.Deflection is a shift in the midline that becomes greater as the opening movement continues.

Occlusal relationship is not a predictor of pain or problems in the TMJ.

Secondary traumatic occlusion refers to heavy occlusal forces exceeding the adaptive range in a normal periodontium.

The occlusal splint is a type of mouth guard.

Trismus

The role of the dental hygienist in the detection of occlusal abnormalities and jaw dysfunction is to:

Bruxism

The normal position of the teeth in maximum intercuspation is called:

Fremitus

Microtrauma is usually a single minor event that may have caused damage to the masticatory system.

Slight mobility of the teeth,especially the lower incisors,is normal.

The dental hygienist should perform a TMJ disorder screening examination for each patient and then:

Considerations for treating patients with TMJ disorders should include:

A patient should be able to obtain a minimum of a ________-mm opening distance for mandibular movement.

On which of the following is the range of morphofunctional harmony-to-disharmony dependent?

Wear caused by tooth-to-tooth contact is called orthofunction.When a facet is angular,the occlusal forces are directed laterally and increase the risk of periodontal injury.

Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology

Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response

Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors

Gingival Diseases

Periodontal Diseases

Clinical Assessment

Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases

Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient

Plaque Biofilm and Disease Control for the Periodontal Patient

Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Surgery

Dental Implants

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy

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Exam 11: Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders

What is the term for an occlusion that has caused an injury to the teeth,muscles,or joint?

Myalgia is an example of which main diagnostic category for TMJ disorders?

The term used to describe a single event that results in damage to the masticatory system is:

A deviation is a shift in the midline during opening that disappears at some point later in the opening movement.Deflection is a shift in the midline that becomes greater as the opening movement continues.

Occlusal relationship is not a predictor of pain or problems in the TMJ.

Secondary traumatic occlusion refers to heavy occlusal forces exceeding the adaptive range in a normal periodontium.

The occlusal splint is a type of mouth guard.

Trismus

The role of the dental hygienist in the detection of occlusal abnormalities and jaw dysfunction is to:

Bruxism

The normal position of the teeth in maximum intercuspation is called:

Fremitus

Microtrauma is usually a single minor event that may have caused damage to the masticatory system.

Slight mobility of the teeth,especially the lower incisors,is normal.

The dental hygienist should perform a TMJ disorder screening examination for each patient and then:

Considerations for treating patients with TMJ disorders should include:

A patient should be able to obtain a minimum of a ________-mm opening distance for mandibular movement.

On which of the following is the range of morphofunctional harmony-to-disharmony dependent?

Wear caused by tooth-to-tooth contact is called orthofunction.When a facet is angular,the occlusal forces are directed laterally and increase the risk of periodontal injury.

Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology

Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response

Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors

Gingival Diseases

Periodontal Diseases

Clinical Assessment

Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases

Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient

Plaque Biofilm and Disease Control for the Periodontal Patient

Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Surgery

Dental Implants

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy

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