NDAEB exam prep questions and
answers
the patient who is entitled to dental insurance benefits - ANS beneficiary
a patient presents with thermal sensitivity, severe, intermittent and throbbing pain when chewing. these
symptoms are caused by which of the following - ANS pulpitis
the classification of cavities which occur in the proximal surfaces of incisors and cuspids involve the
incisal edge is called - ANS class IV
a child refuses snacks at school due to chronic dental pain. the teacher observes multiple open lesions
and broken teeth in the mouth, and has contacted the parents who have refused to take the child for
treatment. according to the signs, which of the following circumstances should be suspected? - ANS
dental neglect
during oral hygiene instructions, the dental assistant explains that destructive oral bacteria from highly
organized groups known as - ANS plaque/biofilm
allows bills to be spread out over time and alleviates overstocking - ANS automatic shipment
from the description provided, choose the type of caries recorded: occlusal enamel decay is present on
the virgin tooth surface of tooth 35 - ANS incipient caries
the dental assistant selects a foam tray for the application of the patients topical fluoride. what should
the dental assistant do with the trays tried in the mouth but not selected? - ANS discard
a patient presents for composite restorations of the following teeth surfaces 21DI, 11MID, AND 44DO. in
what order would the procedural steps be followed for the restorations in the first quad? - ANS mylar
strip, etch, primer, composite
,from the following list, identify the anatomical landmarks that are present on a radiographs. which
radiolucent landmark may be seen on a maxillary molar image?
(incisive foramen, mental foramen, maxillary sinus, v shaped nasal spine, zygomatic process) - ANS
maxillary sinus
A healthy 47-year-old patient presents to the office for a class V resin restoration on tooth 12 and an
occlusal resin restoration on tooth 16. After receiving the local anesthetic, he reports feeling dizzy and
nauseated. The assistant notices he looks pale and feels clammy. Which one of the following types of
matrix systems should be used for the anterior restoration
Metal crown form
Celluloid strip
Tofflemire
Sectional - ANS celluloid strip
match the following periodontal procedures with the indications for the treatment. an impacted canine
requires exposure for orthodontic treatment - ANS ostectomy
identify the function of the following teeth: to cut or bite food - ANS central incisor
A 30 year old female patient complains that her teeth are no longer white and asks if anything can be
done about this situation. She has recently stopped smoking and has noticed that her teeth are still
discolored. The dentist recommends a prophylaxis to remove the extrinsic stain and then a
professionally dispensed whitening treatment. The patient mentions that she has heard whitening can
cause sensitivity. Smokers have which one of the following complications associated with periodontal
disease? - ANS Increased loss of attachment
A 30 year old female patient complains that her teeth are no longer white and asks if anything can be
done about this situation. She has recently stopped smoking and has noticed that her teeth are still
discolored. The dentist recommends a prophylaxis to remove the extrinsic stain and then a
professionally dispensed whitening treatment. The patient mentions that she has heard whitening can
, cause sensitivity. which one of the following materials will the dentist recommend following the
whitening treatment? - ANS potassium nitrate dentifrice
a 45-year-old female patient has a mandibular overdenture and wishes to replace missing teeth 14, 24,
25, and 26 with a cast partial denture. She is scheduled to have tooth 16 treated with endodontic
therapy followed by preliminary steps for fabricating the partial denture. At what point in the procedure
would the dentist prepare the recess for the rest of the tooth 27? - ANS before the final impression and
bite registration
which one of the following lesions best describes the first stage of caries?
-open
-frank
-incipient
-rampant - ANS incipient
the dental assistant exposes a radiographic image without the lead apron covering the patient.
-within their scope of practice
-act of omission
-an act of commission - ANS act of omission
A female patient presents to her dental appointment for the surgical extraction of her two lower
impacted wisdom teeth. Upon reviewing her medical history before the treatment, the dental assistant
noted that the patient has a prosthetic cardiac valve. Because of the complexity of her surgery, she was
supine for 2 ½ hours. Her surgery, although prolonged, was successful.
following the extractions, the dental assistant sits the patient up. immediately the patient experiences
light-headedness and loses consciousness. her symptoms are likely due to which of the following
conditions? - ANS postural hypotension
the dental assistant is asked to assist with the cementation of a cast restoration that covers the
anatomical crown of tooth 36 - ANS full crown
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