Question 1

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description.
-Benign migratory glossitis

Accepted Answer

A) Sialometric test 
B) Dentin hypersensitivity 
C) Erosion 
D) Abrasion 
E) Cheddar cheese
F)Temporomandibular disorder
G)Tinnitus
H)Crepitus
I)Geographic tongue
J)Phytochemicals

Question 2

Soft drinks,energy drinks,and sports drinks with fermentable carbohydrate should be avoided during orthodontia to enhance demineralization.Foods and drinks high in citric acid should also be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 3

The term functional food is reserved for organic and natural foods because functional foods have been identified as providing benefit beyond basic nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 4

The area around the cementoenamel junction is particularly susceptible to root caries because if often has irregular anatomical features.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 5

Because orthodontic patients are frequently adolescents,nutrition and oral self-care are often less than ideal.The dental hygienist may be successful in motivating noncompliant patients by reminding them that optimal nutrition and oral self-care are worthwhile endeavors that improve their appearance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 6

Tooth loss is a normal element of aging.Education level and race/ethnicity are the strongest determinants of tooth loss.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 7

The ideal diet for orthodontic patients is the mechanical soft diet because it allows the ease of chewing and includes food such as cheese,mashed potatoes,boiled vegetables,and fluids.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 8

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description.
-Frequent headaches,impaired mandibular movement

Accepted Answer

A) Sialometric test 
B) Dentin hypersensitivity 
C) Erosion 
D) Abrasion 
E) Cheddar cheese
F)Temporomandibular disorder
G)Tinnitus
H)Crepitus
I)Geographic tongue
J)Phytochemicals

Question 9

Loss of teeth or supporting periodontium is frequently associated with poor food selection and limited chewing ability.The patients' masticatory efficiency and biting force decline with each tooth lost.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 10

The dental hygienist's main goal when making dietary recommendations for a patient with a new dental prosthesis is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  promote healing and repair by ensuring an adequate and nutrient-dense diet. 
B)  promote healing and repair by recommending consumption of only liquids for the first week. 
C)  promote a balanced diet by recommending a variety of fibrous foods. 
D)  encourage the patient to become accustomed to prosthesis by eating as usual.

Question 11

Xerostomia has a negative effect on oral tissues,but its effect on dietary intake is typically negligible because this condition is characterized by diminished or absent salivary flow or a change in the viscosity of saliva.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 12

When educating a patient about dentin hypersensitivity,which of the following recommendations can a dental hygienist correctly make? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  A sudden, sharp pain in areas of exposed dentin and recession may be dentin hypersensitivity. 
B)  Brushing immediately after consuming acidic food minimizes exposure to exposure of teeth to acids. 
C)  Saliva is one of the best protective measures to counteract the demineralizing effect of acids. 
D)  Onset of dentin hypersensitivity is often related to warm temperatures.

Question 13

Each is a goal for patients with xerostomia,except one.Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protect the oral cavity from the destructive effects of xerostomia. 
B)  Delay treatment of existing conditions until fluid levels of tissues are adequately restored. 
C)  Provide relief of the dryness to improve quality of the diet. 
D)  Provide relief of the dryness to improve quality of life.

Exam 20: Nutritional Aspects of Alterations in the Oral Cavity

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description. -Benign migratory glossitis

Soft drinks,energy drinks,and sports drinks with fermentable carbohydrate should be avoided during orthodontia to enhance demineralization.Foods and drinks high in citric acid should also be avoided.

The term functional food is reserved for organic and natural foods because functional foods have been identified as providing benefit beyond basic nutrition.

The area around the cementoenamel junction is particularly susceptible to root caries because if often has irregular anatomical features.

Tooth loss is a normal element of aging.Education level and race/ethnicity are the strongest determinants of tooth loss.

The ideal diet for orthodontic patients is the mechanical soft diet because it allows the ease of chewing and includes food such as cheese,mashed potatoes,boiled vegetables,and fluids.

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description. -Frequent headaches,impaired mandibular movement

Loss of teeth or supporting periodontium is frequently associated with poor food selection and limited chewing ability.The patients' masticatory efficiency and biting force decline with each tooth lost.

The dental hygienist's main goal when making dietary recommendations for a patient with a new dental prosthesis is to:

Xerostomia has a negative effect on oral tissues,but its effect on dietary intake is typically negligible because this condition is characterized by diminished or absent salivary flow or a change in the viscosity of saliva.

When educating a patient about dentin hypersensitivity,which of the following recommendations can a dental hygienist correctly make? (Select all that apply.)

Each is a goal for patients with xerostomia,except one.Which is the exception?