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| A) | Neonatal teeth are present at birth. | ||
| B) | All natal and neonatal teeth should be extracted. | ||
| C) | The deciduous mandibular canines are the first teeth to erupt. | ||
| D) | The last teeth to erupt are the maxillary and mandibular second molars. |
| A) | Molars | ||
| B) | Canines | ||
| C) | Incisors | ||
| D) | Premolars (bicuspids) |
| A) | most often involves the deciduous canines. | ||
| B) | facilitates the extraction of deciduous teeth. | ||
| C) | has no effect on the eruption of permanent teeth. | ||
| D) | results in a submerged appearance compared to adjacent teeth. |
| A) | 13 months of age. | ||
| B) | 31 months of age. | ||
| C) | 51 months of age. | ||
| D) | 71 months of age. |
| A) | 30% to 40% | ||
| B) | 40% to 50% | ||
| C) | 60% to 70% | ||
| D) | 80% to 90% |
| A) | strengthen the tooth. | ||
| B) | are very technique-sensitive during placement. | ||
| C) | are the choice for class V restorations in anterior teeth. | ||
| D) | may rely on features such as retentive grooves for resistance to dislodgement. |
| A) | They rely on grooves and slots for retention. | ||
| B) | They are less expensive than amalgam restorations. | ||
| C) | Rubber dam isolation is required to prevent contamination with saliva and blood. | ||
| D) | The preparation requires more removal of tooth structure compared to an amalgam restoration. |
| A) | vital deciduous teeth. | ||
| B) | vital immature permanent teeth. | ||
| C) | necrotic (non-vital) deciduous teeth. | ||
| D) | necrotic (non-vital) immature permanent teeth. |
| A) | supplements are required for all pediatric patients. | ||
| B) | exerts its effects topically rather than systemically. | ||
| C) | does not affect the teeth if excessive amounts are ingested. | ||
| D) | that naturally occurs in water is sufficient to prevent tooth decay. |
| A) | Pre-existing illness | ||
| B) | Age and weight of the patient | ||
| C) | Simultaneous use of other medications | ||
| D) | All of the above |
| A) | has peripheral anti-inflammatory activity. | ||
| B) | is associated with a high incidence of gastric irritation. | ||
| C) | blocks the production of prostaglandins in the central nervous system. | ||
| D) | has been identified as an etiologic agent in the development of Reye syndrome. |
| A) | are ideal for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. | ||
| B) | exert effects only within the central nervous system. | ||
| C) | are the medication of choice for patients with bleeding or platelet disorders. | ||
| D) | should not be used for patients that have had aspirin-induced asthma attacks. |
| A) | Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a rising problem. | ||
| B) | Penicillin VK is absorbed more quickly than amoxicillin-clavulanate. | ||
| C) | Clindamycin remains the empiric antibiotic of choice for odontogenic infections. | ||
| D) | Amoxicillin is more active against gram-positive bacteria compared with penicillin VK. |
| A) | Hepatic disease can have an influence on the metabolism of local anesthetics. | ||
| B) | The dental staff must be trained to respond to adverse reactions to local anesthetics. | ||
| C) | Patients with sulfite allergies should not be given a local anesthetic with epinephrine. | ||
| D) | All of the above |
| A) | heals spontaneously but with scarring. | ||
| B) | causes the gingival tissues to become pale. | ||
| C) | causes pain, malaise, headache, and possibly fever. | ||
| D) | has the highest incidence among adolescent patients. |
| A) | mumps. | ||
| B) | measles. | ||
| C) | shingles. | ||
| D) | recurrent herpes labialis. |
| A) | coxsackievirus A16. | ||
| B) | herpes simplex virus. | ||
| C) | varicella zoster virus. | ||
| D) | the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. |
| A) | Lips | ||
| B) | Teeth | ||
| C) | Tongue | ||
| D) | Gingival tissues |
| A) | Women comprise about 90% to 95% of all cases. | ||
| B) | It is not associated with serious medical consequences. | ||
| C) | The teeth and oral mucosa are unaffected by this disease process. | ||
| D) | Patients with anorexia usually have a normal body weight and appearance. |
| A) | is not seen in patients with bulimia nervosa. | ||
| B) | develops from repetitive tooth-to-tooth contact. | ||
| C) | is caused by an abrasive force such as overzealous tooth brushing. | ||
| D) | is caused by repeated contact of gastric hydrochloric acid with the teeth. |