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PAXPAT DENTISTRY ACCIURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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PAXPAT DENTISTRY ACCIURATEQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
Related careers - ANSWER Dentist
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Receptionist
Periodontist
Orthodontist
Maxillofacial Surgeon
What is Plaque - ANSWER Plaque is a microscopic film caused by bacteria that forms on teeth, even
when people are conscientious about brushing and flossing their teeth. Without removal, this plaque
can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
What is Tartar - ANSWER Tartar is also called calculus. It is made of calcium deposits that accumulate on
the teeth.
Which dental professional might be trained by a dentist instead of a formal educational program?
Dental Assistants - ANSWER Dental Assistants
How often should a person have their teeth cleaned? - ANSWER Every six months
A dental receptionist's duties might include all except the following:
A
Cleaning plaque from patient's teeth
B
, Greeting patients and scheduling appointments
C
Processing payments and insurance forms
D
Making phone calls to remind people of appointments - ANSWER A
A dental assistant is responsible for: - ANSWER Supporting the dentist by preparing the exam room and
instruments for each patient
Define abutment - ANSWER In dentistry, a natural tooth or implanted tooth substitute, used to support
or anchor a fixed or removable prosthesis.
Define Bonding - ANSWER a. A dental technique in which a material such as plastic or porcelain is
attached to the surface of a discolored or damaged tooth.
b. The technique of using adhesives to attach orthodontic brackets or other appliances to the teeth.
Define Bridge - ANSWER 1. a fixed partial denture; see illustration.
A _________ is a dental restoration that spans an area that has no teeth, and is connected to natural
teeth at each end.
Define Composite - ANSWER A colloquial term for resin materials used in restorative dentistry.
A ___________ is a tooth-colored material often used in place of amalgam.
Define Crown - ANSWER artificial crown a metal, porcelain, or plastic reproduction of a crown affixed to
the remaining natural structure of a tooth.
clinical crown that portion of a tooth visible above the gingiva.
Define Occlusion - ANSWER the relation of the teeth of both jaws when in functional contact during
activity of the mandible.
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