Dental Dental Procedures

Question 1

What is a dental prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

A professional dental cleaning that removes plaque, calculus, and stains

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A root canal

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A tooth extraction

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An x-ray

Question 2

What is the purpose of dental radiographs (X-rays)?

Accepted Answer

To visualize structures not visible clinically, including decay between teeth, bone levels, and impacted teeth

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To whiten teeth

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To straighten teeth

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To clean teeth

Question 3

What is a dental crown?

Accepted Answer

A tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance

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A tiara for teeth

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A type of filling

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A teeth whitening procedure

Question 4

What is scaling and root planing?

Accepted Answer

A deep cleaning procedure to treat gum disease by removing plaque and calculus from below the gumline

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A cosmetic procedure

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A tooth extraction method

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A type of braces adjustment

Question 5

What is a dental implant?

Accepted Answer

A titanium post surgically placed in the jawbone to serve as an artificial tooth root for a replacement tooth

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A temporary filling

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A type of denture adhesive

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A tooth whitening agent

Question 6

What is fluoride treatment used for?

Accepted Answer

Strengthening tooth enamel and making it more resistant to acid attacks and decay

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Whitening teeth

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Removing cavities

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Straightening teeth