Review and Assessment Flashcards
7 cards from real Dental practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Review and Assessment flashcards as text
Which intraoral landmark is assessed to evaluate the depth of the vestibule during a soft-tissue exam?
Answer: Mucobuccal fold
The mucobuccal fold marks the junction where attached gingiva meets the loose mucosa of the vestibule.
A DMFT index of 8 in an adult patient quantifies what?
Answer: Decayed, missing, and filled teeth
DMFT stands for Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth, summarizing lifetime caries experience.
Which medication noted in a health history most increases concern for gingival enlargement?
Answer: Phenytoin
Phenytoin, an anticonvulsant, is a classic cause of drug-induced gingival overgrowth.
When evaluating occlusion, a Class III molar relationship is characterized by the mandibular first molar being positioned:
Answer: Mesial to normal
In Angle Class III, the mandibular first molar is mesial (forward) relative to the maxillary molar, giving a prognathic profile.
Which gingival index assessment uses a probe to elicit bleeding to score inflammation?
Answer: Gingival Bleeding Index
The Gingival Bleeding Index scores inflammation based on bleeding provoked by gentle probing.
A patient reports an allergy to penicillin. Which antibiotic is the appropriate alternative for dental prophylaxis?
Answer: Clindamycin
Clindamycin is a standard prophylaxis alternative for patients allergic to penicillins.
Which assessment tool is used to evaluate a patient's risk for caries based on multiple factors?
Answer: CAMBRA
CAMBRA (Caries Management By Risk Assessment) evaluates a patient's caries risk using protective and pathological factors.