Dental Nursing- Exam 1 Questions
1. The teeth of both jaws are held in bony sockets by their periodontal ligaments.
What is the name of the bone that forms the socket?
The alveolar process
2. What constituents of saliva acts as a buffering agent?
Inorganic ions
3. What acid should patients avoid to reduce the risk of demineralization of enamel?
Citric acid
4. What is critic acid in?
citric acid is the natural acid found in fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes. this
can cause the enamel to demineralize. it is very erosive on the teeth.
5. What does early enamel demineralization look like?
White spot lesion
6. What tissue forms the bulk of both the tooth and crown?
Dentine
7. What organisms (bacteria) is likely to be associated with the onset of dental
caries?
streptococcus
8. Patient comes in with a sore tongue. Dentist says its "xerostomia". This is likely
seen In patients taking which medication?
Diuretics.
also referred to as water tablets. these are prescribed to patients with heart
conditions where the fluid load needs to be reduced. the tablet increases
urination and saliva which can lead to a dry tongue.
9. What condition is not linked directly to the severity of periodontal disease?
asthma
10.What microorganisms cause Stomatitis?
Candida albicans
11.hypodontia
no teeth - absent teeth
