HOSA Dental Terminology Practice test 2024/
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The placement and fitting of a dental prosthesis prior to final cementation is
known as an? - >>Seating
-A notable pointed or rounded elevation on the biting surface of the crown is
the? - >>Cusp
-What is the tooth's hard inner layer? - >>dentin
-The developmental cracks or imperfections extending into the dentin are? -
>>lamellae
-Carbon steel instruments are best sterilized by? - >>dry heat
-What is the instrument used to keep a rubber dam away from a patient's face
and give it form is the? - >>Frame
-A centric occlusion is one in which? - >>There is a maximum planned contact
between occlusal surfaces
-Candidiasis is a fungus infection commonly referred to as? - >>Thrush
-HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by? - >>Dirty needles
-What is the mechanical device with a reservoir for a solution which cavitates or
bubbles off debris used to clean objects before sterilization is an? - >>Ultrasonic
cleaner
-The total number of x-rays emitted from the focal spot of the tube head is
expressed in? - >>mAs
, -What is the container that is labeled for items contaminated with body or life
threatening contaminates is a ? - >>biohazard container
-There are two main gypsum products used to form models: plaster and? -
>>Stone
-The most advanced type of periodontitis is? - >>Type IV
-Residual effects of radiation that remain in the body are termed? -
>>Cumulative effect
-The dentist told your mother she had calcinosis. You explained this was? -
>>Inadequate calcium intake
-What is the maxillary first molar usually has what? - >>two roots
-Debridement is the process of? - >>Removing existing potential irritants from
the root canal
-When the prefix infra- is used to describe a position, you know the location is? -
>>Below
-The classification of the material used to help nite some restorative agents to
the tooth surfaces and underlying materials is the? - >>Bonding agent
-The muscles of mastication are innervated by the? - >>trigeminal nerve
-The term that describes abnormalities that extend beyond the teeth to
manidible and maxillae is? - >>dysgnathia
-Fusion of cementum and the alveolar bone with obliteration of the periodontal
ligament is known as? - >>ankylosis
-HIV/AIDS is a disease of the? - >>immune system
-The ability of x-ray photons to penetrate human tissue depends on? - >>Density
of the object penetrated
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