Concrescence - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is thickened lamina dura caused by? is this appearance normal? - caused by trauma - not normal What is the treatment for black hairy tongue? brush it Periodontal probe that is taking a measurement but is not perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth checking a furcation- nabers probe concrescence condition where the cementum overlying the roots of at least two teeth join together cyclosporine causes gingival enlargement drugs that have an anticholinergic action reduce the vol...

Dens invaginatus - ANSWER"Dens in dente" Inside the tooth Dens evaginatus - ANSWERForms an extra bump or cusp Premolars most likely affected Outside the tooth Recent Extraction side on X-ray disappears after how long? - ANSWERAbout 18 months What is mesiodens? - ANSWERSupernumerary tooth in the midline between central incisors What problems does mesiodens cause? - ANSWERMalocclusion Food impaction Poor aesthetics Cyst formation Concrescence is? And caused by what...

HESI Dental Hygiene Exam Questions and Answers (Rated A+) Some vitamin K requirements are met through the synthesis of - Answer-intestinal bacteria Which vitamin is associated with the deficiency beriberi? - Answer-Thiamin Which is primarily responsible for pharmacologic metabolism? - Answer-Liver Which procedure establishes the most definitive diagnosis for oral cancer? - Answer-Scalpel biopsy A 17 yr old presents for a third molar evaluation. The panoramic radiograph reveals the...

Dens invaginatus (dens in dente) - ANSWERCondition found in teeth where the outer surface fold inward. Den evaginatus - ANSWERCondition of teeth where the outer surface appears to form an extra bump. Premolar likely to be effected. Mesiodens a) supernumerary Teeth b) Present @ the middle line c) result in Oral Problems (such as malocclusion, food impaction, poor aesthetics, & cyst formation) d)all of the above - ANSWERd) all of the above Concrescence - ANSWERwhere the cementum over...

Radiographic description of Zygoma This is the cheek bone! It is a radiopaque landmark over the maxillary molars. Radiographic description of Zygomatic Process This is the extremely radiopaque "U" shaped landmark located at the apices of the first and second maxillary molars Radiographic description of the mental foramen radiolucent landmark located at the apices of the mandibular premolars. Radiographic description of a lateral periodontal cyst this is a cyst that is located b...

fluorosis - ANSWERcaused by excessive fluoride white/brown spots. pitting and mottling is possible Tetracycline Stain - ANSWER- Brown, gray or yellowish intrinsic stain - Happens when a patient ingests tetracycline when teeth are developing. Pulp necrosis - ANSWERcreates teeth that are dark puplitis - ANSWERInflammation of the pulp yellow stain (extrinsic) - ANSWERcaused by heavy dental biofilm build up Green stain (extrinsic) - ANSWERcaused by poor oral hygiene Black stain - ...

Dens invaginatus (dens in dente) - ANS Condition found in teeth where the outer surface fold inward. Den evaginatus - ANS Condition of teeth where the outer surface appears to form an extra bump. Premolar likely to be effected. Mesiodens a) supernumerary Teeth b) Present @ the middle line c) result in Oral Problems (such as malocclusion, food impaction, poor aesthetics, & cyst formation) d)all of the above - ANS d) all of the above Concrescence - ANS where the cementum ...

Dental Hygiene Prometric Practice 148 Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified Radiographic description of Zygoma - Correct Answers This is the cheek bone! It is a radiopaque landmark over the maxillary molars. Radiographic description of Zygomatic Process - Correct Answers This is the extremely radiopaque "U" shaped landmark located at the apices of the first and second maxillary molars Radiographic description of the mental foramen - Correct Answers radiolucent landmark located at...

fluorosis - ANSWERcaused by excessive fluoride white/brown spots. pitting and mottling is possible Tetracycline Stain - ANSWER- Brown, gray or yellowish intrinsic stain - Happens when a patient ingests tetracycline when teeth are developing. Pulp necrosis - ANSWERcreates teeth that are dark puplitis - ANSWERInflammation of the pulp yellow stain (extrinsic) - ANSWERcaused by heavy dental biofilm build up Green stain (extrinsic) - ANSWERcaused by poor oral hygiene Black stain - ...

Radiographic description of Zygoma This is the cheek bone! It is a radiopaque landmark over the maxillary molars. Radiographic description of Zygomatic Process This is the extremely radiopaque "U" shaped landmark located at the apices of the first and second maxillary molars Radiographic description of the mental foramen radiolucent landmark located at the apices of the mandibular premolars. Radiographic description of a lateral periodontal cyst this is a cyst that is located b...