Dental Review and Assessment 3

Question 1

Which intraoral landmark is assessed to evaluate the depth of the vestibule during a soft-tissue exam?

Accepted Answer

Mucobuccal fold

Answer

The mucobuccal fold marks the junction where attached gingiva meets the loose mucosa of the vestibule.

Question 2

A DMFT index of 8 in an adult patient quantifies what?

Accepted Answer

Decayed, missing, and filled teeth

Answer

DMFT stands for Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth, summarizing lifetime caries experience.

Question 3

Which medication noted in a health history most increases concern for gingival enlargement?

Accepted Answer

Phenytoin

Answer

Phenytoin, an anticonvulsant, is a classic cause of drug-induced gingival overgrowth.

Question 4

When evaluating occlusion, a Class III molar relationship is characterized by the mandibular first molar being positioned:

Accepted Answer

Mesial to normal

Answer

In Angle Class III, the mandibular first molar is mesial (forward) relative to the maxillary molar, giving a prognathic profile.

Question 5

Which gingival index assessment uses a probe to elicit bleeding to score inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Gingival Bleeding Index

Answer

The Gingival Bleeding Index scores inflammation based on bleeding provoked by gentle probing.

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