Dental Assistant Terminology Practice Test

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• What term describes a tooth decay lesion visible on a tooth?
• What is the term for the surface of a tooth facing the cheek?
• What term describes an orthodontic problem caused by having too many teeth in too small of a space?
• What numbering system is most commonly used in the United States for adult teeth?
• The dental procedure involving a titanium post implanted in the bone is called what?
• What term refers to the unwanted movement of teeth?
• Which term means loss of mineral content in tooth enamel?
• What term refers to an appliance used to protect the mouth from injury?
• What is the term for a temporary cement used to place provisional restorations?
• Which term describes the direction away from the midline?
• A titanium post implanted in the bone is called what?
• Which term is an x-ray?
• Which term describes the process of identifying what disease or disorder a patient has?
• What tooth-colored filling material bonds to tooth structure?
• Which term means pertaining to the mouth?
• What term describes a tooth covering that encases the visible portion of a tooth?
• The biting edge of the centrals and laterals is called which term?
• Which term describes extra teeth that may appear in the mouth?
• What is the term for sealer material used in root canal obturation?
• Which term describes the colorless, odorless, sticky film on teeth that contributes to decay?
• Which term corresponds to the inflammation of the gums caused by improper brushing?
• What is the term for the surface of a tooth facing the lips (front teeth)?
• What is the term for the normal mesio-distal relationship of the first molars in a Class I bite?
• Which desensitizing agent is used to reduce dentin sensitivity?
• The front teeth used for biting are known as which group?
• The roof of the mouth is called what?
• What term describes the professional cleaning and polishing of teeth to prevent disease?
• What is the hard, calcified tissue beneath enamel that forms the tooth body?
• What term describes the shape of the dental arc h?
• Which term means extra teeth?
• Which instrument is primarily used to remove calculus from subgingival surfaces?
• Which term refers specifically to the pocket that forms when the gums detach from the side of the tooth?
• The description 'the bite is okay, but the teeth are crooked, crowded, or turned' corresponds to which classification?
• What does HIPAA stand for in relation to patient privacy?
• Which term refers to the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth?
• Which term describes involuntary grinding of the teeth?
• Underbite is associated with which occlusal class?
• What indirect restoration fits within the cusps and is cemented in place?
• Which term best fits a fixed appliance on teeth?
• Where your lower jaw connects to your skull?
• What is the term for the point where adjacent teeth touch?
• Which term refers to pertaining to the gums?
• Which restoration is made of metal, acrylic or porcelain and replaces one or more of the cusps of the tooth?
• Which removable prosthesis is used to replace all teeth in an arch?
• Which term would you reference when describing a white, X-ray opaque filling?
• Which dental appliance is a fixed prosthesis that spans a missing tooth space and is anchored to adjacent teeth?
• The central and lateral teeth located at the front with flat edges for biting are called what?
• The lower jawbone area used for chewing belongs to which term?
• Which term describes the point where two adjacent teeth touch?
• Which term describes teeth in proper alignment and occlusion?
• Which term describes the tooth surface that faces the cheek?
• What term describes a removable prosthesis that replaces all missing teeth?
• Which term describes the process where a medical material is treated to remove all possible germs and other forms of life?
• In a periodontal exam, BOP stands for which term?
• What is the term for a gap between two adjacent teeth?
• What is the term for the arrangement and contact between teeth when the jaws close?
• Which structure attaches a tooth to the surrounding bone and consists of fibrous connective tissue?
• Which term describes structures that produce a lighter image by absorbing more X-rays?
• Which surface of a tooth faces the cheek?
• On a dental image, a region that appears light indicates radiopacity.
• Which term is used to denote structures that appear darker on a radiograph?
• Inside the mouth is referred to by which term?
• What term describes the process that reduces the number of microorganisms on surfaces to safe levels?
• Which part of a dental bridge replaces missing teeth?
• Which procedure is performed to prevent decay and gum disease?
• Which term refers to disease-producing organisms that can exist in many places?
• What is the term for the first set of teeth that are shed and replaced?
• What term describes the appearance of dark areas on a radiograph due to a greater amount of radiation passing through?
• A flexible silicone impression material known for accuracy and dimensional stability?
• Which procedure involves surgical scraping of bacteria from the soft tissue?
• Which term describes a procedure performed to restore the missing part of the teeth?
• Which term names the imaginary surface on which upper and lower teeth meet?
• Which term refers to a fixed or removable appliance to replace missing teeth?
• Which term is the study of abnormal tissue conditions?
• What term describes the removal or destruction of all forms of microbial life on instruments or in processes?
• The vertical overlapping of the upper teeth over the lower teeth is known as what?
• The space between adjacent teeth is called which term?
• Which restoration is made of metal, acrylic or porcelain and does not involve the cusps of the tooth?
• Which term denotes the tooth surface next to the lips?
• The teeth located on either side of a missing tooth are called what?
• Which term refers to toward the back of the mouth?
• Which instrument is primarily used to remove calculus from tooth surfaces below the gumline?
• If all teeth are missing in one arch, what term describes this condition?
• Which term refers to having too many teeth in too little space?
• Which term would you use to classify a radiograph area that allows more X-ray passage, appearing darker?
• Which term describes the back of the mouth or the back teeth?
• A Sealant is best described as?
• What term describes a prosthesis that replaces missing teeth and is supported by adjacent teeth?
• Which term means to fall out?
• Which term describes a dental image used to view internal structures?
• Which term refers to the chewing surface of the bicuspid and molar teeth?
• Which arch refers to the upper jaw?
• Which statement describes an Onlay?
• What is the term for an artificial tooth or an artificial replacement for the covering on a tooth?
• What term describes an x-ray taken to view all teeth, jaws, and other important information?
• Which dental accessory is used to adapt a matrix band and aid the restoration process by creating separation between teeth?
• The outer surface of a tooth that faces the cheek is called which term?
• Which term describes the indirect transfer of bacteria, viruses, or HIV between patients due to improper sterilization and reusing products?
• Which imaging series includes 14 periapicals and 2-4 bite wings?
• What is the term for the surface of a tooth toward the midline?
• Which statement describes an Inlay?
• Which term matches the description 'the bite is okay, but the teeth are crooked, crowded, or turned'?
• What term is used for a malocclusion where the upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth?
• What is the term for an appliance that is cemented or bonded to a tooth?
• A desensitizing agent used to reduce dentin sensitivity?
• HIPAA stands for which of the following?
• Which term describes a tooth restoration that encases the visible portion of a tooth and is cemented in place?
• What is the silver-metal filling material mixed with mercury called?
• What procedure involves adding material to the tissue-facing surface of a denture to improve fit?
• Which term is another name for tooth decay?
• An irreversible hydrocolloid impression material widely used in impressions?
• Which term refers to a procedure where the nerve of the tooth is removed and replaced with a filling material?
• A dental filling that appears white on a radiograph demonstrates radiopacity.
• Which term is the opposite of radiolucency?
• Which anesthesia relieves pain in a localized area?
• Which term denotes the upper jaw?
• What is the term for the tissue fiber that attaches a tooth to the bone?
• Which set of teeth is shed and replaced during childhood?
• In dental practice, which approach treats all patients and materials as potentially infectious to guide infection control?
• Which term describes the horizontal projection of the upper teeth beyond the lower teeth?
• Which term describes the absence of viable microorganisms on a surface or item?
• Which term describes the surfaces of teeth that touch the next tooth?
• What is a tooth-colored filling called?
• Which term describes clenching or grinding of the teeth?
• What acidic conditioner is used before bonding procedures?
• Which term describes a colorless, odorless, sticky substance containing acids and bacteria that causes tooth decay?
• Which dental accessory is used to create separation between teeth during a restoration?
• What term describes the technique of using a solution to wash out or flush debris?
• What does OHI stand for in dental patient education?
• The movement of a tooth back into the bone is called what?
• Which term refers to the movement of a tooth toward the eruption direction?
• What term is a malocclusion where some of your upper teeth are inside your lower teeth when you bite down?
• What term describes a protective material placed in pits and fissures to prevent decay?
• Which term describes the professional cleaning and polishing of teeth to prevent disease?
• Which term refers to a restoration that matches the natural tooth color and is used to restore a decayed tooth?
• Which term best describes a white area on an X-ray caused by high X-ray absorption?
• Pertaining to the lower jaw is described by which term?
• What term refers to the living tissue inside the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels?
• Which term describes teeth that are straight and aligned?
• Which term describes a plane through the center of the mouth perpendicular to the nose?
• Which notation system uses a quadrant symbol and numbers 1-8 for teeth?
• Which term refers to the facial photograph used for documentation?
• Which term describes the overall set and arrangement of teeth in the mouth?
• What term describes the process taken to make a model of your teeth?
• What term means the process of identifying the nature of a disorder?
• What type of anesthesia renders you unconscious and relieves pain across the body?
• In the given terms, an overbite is associated with which occlusal class?
• Which term describes the removal or destruction of all forms of microbial life on instruments or in processes?
• What indirect restoration covers one or more cusps and is cemented in place?
• What term describes the tube-like device used by the dentist or assistant to suction saliva from the mouth?
• Which term describes the event when a new tooth comes in?
• In radiography, which term describes the white areas where X-rays were blocked?
• On a dental image, a region that appears dark indicates radiolucency.
• Which term denotes the tooth surface next to the tongue?
• Which term describes the external shape of the dental arch?
• What is the term for the chewing surface of a posterior tooth?
• Which term describes when both deciduous and permanent teeth are present?
• Which term describes the movement of a tooth in the direction of eruption?
• What term describes a metal band placed around a prepared tooth to recreate the proximal wall during a restoration?
• Which term is used to designate the upper jaw region?
• Poor positioning of the teeth is referred to as which condition?
• Which term describes the condition when both deciduous and permanent teeth are present?
• Which term describes the procedure aimed at preventing disease rather than repairing tooth structure?
• What term describes the device used to remove saliva from the mouth during dental procedures?
• To chew food or mix food with saliva is to what term?
• Which term refers to measuring the depth that the gums have detached from the side of the tooth forming a pocket?
• Which term refers to the joint that connects the jaw to the skull?
• Which dental specialty focuses on the tooth pulp and root canal systems?
• What is the term for the surface of a tooth away from the midline?
• What term describes the appearance of light areas on a radiograph due to a lesser amount of radiation reaching the film?
• Which term describes the tooth surface facing the lips on the front teeth?
• The dental service that relieves pain in a localized area is called what?
• Which material is commonly used as a tooth-colored filling that bonds to tooth structure?
• Which structure is composed of fibrous connective tissue and helps suspend a tooth in its socket?
• Which term is used for the act of chewing?
• Which term is used to denote structures that appear lighter on a radiograph?
• What term refers to the arrangement of teeth?
• Which term describes the process of flushing debris from a area with a solution?
• Which term is used for 'teeth that are straight and aligned'?
• What does ADA stand for in dental terminology?
• The dental specialty that focuses on tooth pulp and root canal systems is called __________.
• A rectangular artificial tooth root placed in the jawbone to support a prosthesis?
• What is the term for the surface of a tooth facing the tongue?
• Which term is another name for calculus?
• Identify the four-step process of removing calculus and smoothing root surfaces below the gumline.
• What is the standard practice to treat all patients and materials as potentially infectious?
• Which impression material is a flexible silicone known for accuracy and dimensional stability?
• What term describes the bonding layer applied to enamel and dentin before placing composite?
• Which term means behind, towards the back of the mouth?
• Which term describes the calcified tissue that forms the majority of the tooth's interior under the enamel?
• What term describes the absence of viable microorganisms on a surface or item?
• Which option is a clear or white acrylic applied over the biting surface to prevent decay?
• Pontic is defined as which of the following in a dental bridge?
• What is the term for the upper jaw arch?
• Which term best describes a dark area on a tooth X-ray caused by high transmission of X-rays?
• What term means outside of the mouth?
• If a region on a dental radiograph appears dark, the term used is radiolucency.
• A tray used to hold impression material during tooth impressions?
• What term refers to the loss of calcium from teeth?
• Which term is an appliance used to maintain a space in the mouth?
• All teeth are missing in either the upper or lower arch is described as what?
• What term describes the space between two teeth?
• The normal mesio-distal relationship of the first molars in a Class I bite is known as what?
• Which term describes the procedure that removes calculus and smooths root surfaces below the gumline?
• The edge or cutting edge of an anterior tooth is described by which term?
• Which term means toward the midline?
• Which term describes the back teeth region?