Question 1

The purpose of the synovial fluid is to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide nourishment and lubrication. 
B)  divide the space into upper and lower compartments. 
C)  govern mandibular movement. 
D)  separate forces resulting from movement. 
A)  provide nourishment and lubrication. 
B)  divide the space into upper and lower compartments. 
C)  govern mandibular movement. 
D)  separate forces resulting from movement. A

Question 2

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Auscultation

Accepted Answer

A) Method for evaluating and manipulating a joint via the insertion of a camera and instruments 
B) Dry, crackling sound 
C) Surgical puncture of a joint followed by lavage of joint space 
D) Physical examination using pressure of the hand or fingers 
E) Inability to fully open the mouth
F)Radiography of a joint after injection of opaque contrast material
G)Noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses radio waves to produce computerized images of internal body tissues
H)Listening to sounds within the body, using a stethoscope
I)Subjective evidence of disease or a physical disorder that is observed by the patient
J)Objective evidence of disease that can be observed by a health care provider rather than by the patient
K)Joint
L)Induced inadvertently by a medical or dental care provider or by medical treatment or a diagnostic procedure 
A) Method for evaluating and manipulating a joint via the insertion of a camera and instruments 
B) Dry, crackling sound 
C) Surgical puncture of a joint followed by lavage of joint space 
D) Physical examination using pressure of the hand or fingers 
E) Inability to fully open the mouth
F)Radiography of a joint after injection of opaque contrast material
G)Noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses radio waves to produce computerized images of internal body tissues
H)Listening to sounds within the body, using a stethoscope
I)Subjective evidence of disease or a physical disorder that is observed by the patient
J)Objective evidence of disease that can be observed by a health care provider rather than by the patient
K)Joint
L)Induced inadvertently by a medical or dental care provider or by medical treatment or a diagnostic procedure H

Question 3

What is the demographic group that typically presents with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children 
B)  Females, age 20-40 
C)  Males, age 40 
D)  Senior citizens 
A)  Children 
B)  Females, age 20-40 
C)  Males, age 40 
D)  Senior citizens B

Question 4

Approximately what percentage of persons with rheumatoid arthritis will have involvement of the TMJ?

Accepted Answer

A)  <10% 
B)  20-30% 
C)  50-75% 
D)  Nearly 100% 
A)  <10% 
B)  20-30% 
C)  50-75% 
D)  Nearly 100%

Question 5

About _____% of all TMJ ankylosis cases result from joint infection, usually after trauma.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70 
A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70

Question 6

The three elevator muscles of mastication that when activated, close the mandible, include the masseter, the medial pterygoid, and the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral pterygoid 
B)  temporalis 
C)  anterior digastric 
D)  mylohyoid 
A)  lateral pterygoid 
B)  temporalis 
C)  anterior digastric 
D)  mylohyoid

Question 7

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Arthroscopy

Accepted Answer

A) Method for evaluating and manipulating a joint via the insertion of a camera and instruments 
B) Dry, crackling sound 
C) Surgical puncture of a joint followed by lavage of joint space 
D) Physical examination using pressure of the hand or fingers 
E) Inability to fully open the mouth
F)Radiography of a joint after injection of opaque contrast material
G)Noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses radio waves to produce computerized images of internal body tissues
H)Listening to sounds within the body, using a stethoscope
I)Subjective evidence of disease or a physical disorder that is observed by the patient
J)Objective evidence of disease that can be observed by a health care provider rather than by the patient
K)Joint
L)Induced inadvertently by a medical or dental care provider or by medical treatment or a diagnostic procedure 
A) Method for evaluating and manipulating a joint via the insertion of a camera and instruments 
B) Dry, crackling sound 
C) Surgical puncture of a joint followed by lavage of joint space 
D) Physical examination using pressure of the hand or fingers 
E) Inability to fully open the mouth
F)Radiography of a joint after injection of opaque contrast material
G)Noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses radio waves to produce computerized images of internal body tissues
H)Listening to sounds within the body, using a stethoscope
I)Subjective evidence of disease or a physical disorder that is observed by the patient
J)Objective evidence of disease that can be observed by a health care provider rather than by the patient
K)Joint
L)Induced inadvertently by a medical or dental care provider or by medical treatment or a diagnostic procedure

Question 8

Which statement is characteristic of a patient with osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is characterized by pain that is worse in the morning. 
B)  It is characterized by pain that is worse in the evening. 
C)  It is an inflammatory, autoimmune disorder of the joints. 
D)  Approximately 50% to 75% of patients have involvement of the TMJ during the course of the disease. 
A)  It is characterized by pain that is worse in the morning. 
B)  It is characterized by pain that is worse in the evening. 
C)  It is an inflammatory, autoimmune disorder of the joints. 
D)  Approximately 50% to 75% of patients have involvement of the TMJ during the course of the disease.

Question 9

Which dental radiographic procedure is best for examining disc position, function, form, and the presence of joint effusions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Panoramic imaging 
B)  Transcranial imaging 
C)  Computerized tomography (CT) 
D)  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
A)  Panoramic imaging 
B)  Transcranial imaging 
C)  Computerized tomography (CT) 
D)  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 10

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Articulation

Accepted Answer

A) Method for evaluating and manipulating a joint via the insertion of a camera and instruments 
B) Dry, crackling sound 
C) Surgical puncture of a joint followed by lavage of joint space 
D) Physical examination using pressure of the hand or fingers 
E) Inability to fully open the mouth
F)Radiography of a joint after injection of opaque contrast material
G)Noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses radio waves to produce computerized images of internal body tissues
H)Listening to sounds within the body, using a stethoscope
I)Subjective evidence of disease or a physical disorder that is observed by the patient
J)Objective evidence of disease that can be observed by a health care provider rather than by the patient
K)Joint
L)Induced inadvertently by a medical or dental care provider or by medical treatment or a diagnostic procedure 
A) Method for evaluating and manipulating a joint via the insertion of a camera and instruments 
B) Dry, crackling sound 
C) Surgical puncture of a joint followed by lavage of joint space 
D) Physical examination using pressure of the hand or fingers 
E) Inability to fully open the mouth
F)Radiography of a joint after injection of opaque contrast material
G)Noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses radio waves to produce computerized images of internal body tissues
H)Listening to sounds within the body, using a stethoscope
I)Subjective evidence of disease or a physical disorder that is observed by the patient
J)Objective evidence of disease that can be observed by a health care provider rather than by the patient
K)Joint
L)Induced inadvertently by a medical or dental care provider or by medical treatment or a diagnostic procedure

Question 11

During a dental appointment, dental hygienists can help a patient with TMD by doing which procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set the patient up slowly after the appointment. 
B)  Maintain a shorter appointment time. 
C)  Schedule the patient the first time of the day. 
D)  Avoid loud background music in the office. 
A)  Set the patient up slowly after the appointment. 
B)  Maintain a shorter appointment time. 
C)  Schedule the patient the first time of the day. 
D)  Avoid loud background music in the office.

Question 12

Opening, or depressor function, of the mandible is accomplished primarily by the _____________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  medial pterygoid 
B)  lateral pterygoid 
C)  masseter 
D)  temporalis 
A)  medial pterygoid 
B)  lateral pterygoid 
C)  masseter 
D)  temporalis

Question 13

Clicking and popping most commonly reflect

Accepted Answer

A)  parafunctional habits such as bruxism and clenching. 
B)  disc displacement with reduction. 
C)  malocclusion. 
D)  trismus. 
A)  parafunctional habits such as bruxism and clenching. 
B)  disc displacement with reduction. 
C)  malocclusion. 
D)  trismus.

Question 14

All are benign tumors that arise in the condyle except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoblastoma 
B)  Synovial chondromatosis 
C)  Osteoma 
D)  Chondroblastoma 
A)  Osteoblastoma 
B)  Synovial chondromatosis 
C)  Osteoma 
D)  Chondroblastoma

Question 15

The TMJ exhibits ginglymoarthrodial, or __________, movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  rotational and translational 
B)  opening 
C)  closing 
D)  maximal interdigitation 
A)  rotational and translational 
B)  opening 
C)  closing 
D)  maximal interdigitation

Question 16

Caution is recommended with long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because of what complications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastrointestinal 
B)  Cardiovascular 
C)  Psychiatric 
D)  Arthritis 
A)  Gastrointestinal 
B)  Cardiovascular 
C)  Psychiatric 
D)  Arthritis

Question 17

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Sign

Accepted Answer

A) Method for evaluating and manipulating a joint via the insertion of a camera and instruments 
B) Dry, crackling sound 
C) Surgical puncture of a joint followed by lavage of joint space 
D) Physical examination using pressure of the hand or fingers 
E) Inability to fully open the mouth
F)Radiography of a joint after injection of opaque contrast material
G)Noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses radio waves to produce computerized images of internal body tissues
H)Listening to sounds within the body, using a stethoscope
I)Subjective evidence of disease or a physical disorder that is observed by the patient
J)Objective evidence of disease that can be observed by a health care provider rather than by the patient
K)Joint
L)Induced inadvertently by a medical or dental care provider or by medical treatment or a diagnostic procedure 
A) Method for evaluating and manipulating a joint via the insertion of a camera and instruments 
B) Dry, crackling sound 
C) Surgical puncture of a joint followed by lavage of joint space 
D) Physical examination using pressure of the hand or fingers 
E) Inability to fully open the mouth
F)Radiography of a joint after injection of opaque contrast material
G)Noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses radio waves to produce computerized images of internal body tissues
H)Listening to sounds within the body, using a stethoscope
I)Subjective evidence of disease or a physical disorder that is observed by the patient
J)Objective evidence of disease that can be observed by a health care provider rather than by the patient
K)Joint
L)Induced inadvertently by a medical or dental care provider or by medical treatment or a diagnostic procedure

Question 18

____________ ankylosis is the most common type seen in the TMJ.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibrotic intraarticular 
B)  Bony intraarticular 
C)  Fibrotic extraarticular 
D)  Bony extraarticular 
A)  Fibrotic intraarticular 
B)  Bony intraarticular 
C)  Fibrotic extraarticular 
D)  Bony extraarticular

Question 19

What is the function of the synovial fluid inside the joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide nourishment and lubrication of avascular structures 
B)  To allow the bones to fit together properly 
C)  To absorb shock 
D)  To allow for correct palpation of the joint area 
A)  To provide nourishment and lubrication of avascular structures 
B)  To allow the bones to fit together properly 
C)  To absorb shock 
D)  To allow for correct palpation of the joint area

Question 20

Three cardinal features for TMD include all except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restricted jaw function 
B)  Orofacial pain 
C)  Previous dental surgery 
D)  Joint noise 
A)  Restricted jaw function 
B)  Orofacial pain 
C)  Previous dental surgery 
D)  Joint noise

The purpose of the synovial fluid is to

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Auscultation

What is the demographic group that typically presents with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?

Approximately what percentage of persons with rheumatoid arthritis will have involvement of the TMJ?

About _____% of all TMJ ankylosis cases result from joint infection, usually after trauma.

The three elevator muscles of mastication that when activated, close the mandible, include the masseter, the medial pterygoid, and the ___________.

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Arthroscopy

Which statement is characteristic of a patient with osteoarthritis?

Which dental radiographic procedure is best for examining disc position, function, form, and the presence of joint effusions?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Articulation

During a dental appointment, dental hygienists can help a patient with TMD by doing which procedure?

Opening, or depressor function, of the mandible is accomplished primarily by the _____________ muscle.

Clicking and popping most commonly reflect

All are benign tumors that arise in the condyle except one. Which is the exception?

The TMJ exhibits ginglymoarthrodial, or __________, movement.

Caution is recommended with long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because of what complications?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Sign

____________ ankylosis is the most common type seen in the TMJ.

What is the function of the synovial fluid inside the joint?

Three cardinal features for TMD include all except one. Which is the exception?

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Exam 10: Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

The purpose of the synovial fluid is to

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Auscultation

What is the demographic group that typically presents with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?

Approximately what percentage of persons with rheumatoid arthritis will have involvement of the TMJ?

About _____% of all TMJ ankylosis cases result from joint infection, usually after trauma.

The three elevator muscles of mastication that when activated, close the mandible, include the masseter, the medial pterygoid, and the ___________.

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Arthroscopy

Which statement is characteristic of a patient with osteoarthritis?

Which dental radiographic procedure is best for examining disc position, function, form, and the presence of joint effusions?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Articulation

During a dental appointment, dental hygienists can help a patient with TMD by doing which procedure?

Opening, or depressor function, of the mandible is accomplished primarily by the _____________ muscle.

Clicking and popping most commonly reflect

All are benign tumors that arise in the condyle except one. Which is the exception?

The TMJ exhibits ginglymoarthrodial, or __________, movement.

Caution is recommended with long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because of what complications?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Sign

____________ ankylosis is the most common type seen in the TMJ.

What is the function of the synovial fluid inside the joint?

Three cardinal features for TMD include all except one. Which is the exception?

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Neoplasia

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Filters