Dental Terminology Course

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What does dentistry involve?

Treatment of skin diseases

Diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area (correct)

Study of heart diseases

Surgical treatment of eye disorders

What is the primary aim of the course on dental terminology?

To provide an overview of general medical terminology

To familiarize students with common dental vocabulary used in dental practice (correct)

To train students in dental surgical procedures

To teach students about dental equipment

How many medical personnel in ancient Egypt were recognized as dentists?

Five

None

Nine (correct)

More than fifteen

What is the nature of the training for licensed dentists?

General, enabling them to carry out most dental treatments Signup and view all the answers

What does dentistry involve in addition to being a branch of science?

It is considered the art of managing dental problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of introducing students to different dental specialties?

To provide students with an understanding of what each specialty deals with Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the earliest recorded dentist in the world?

Hesyre Signup and view all the answers

What was Hesyre's role in addition to being a dentist?

Chief of Physicians Signup and view all the answers

Which department is responsible for dental restorations, crowns, and bridges?

Prosthodontics Department Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy involves the extraction of teeth?

Exodontia Therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which department is responsible for engaging in oral surgery and performing invasive procedures like dental implants placement?

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy involves gum treatment?

Periodontal Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of prosthodontics?

Creating replacements for missing or damaged teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a crown restoration in dentistry?

To protect or cover a natural tooth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a bridge restoration?

To replace missing teeth Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dental restoration is used for extensively damaged or decayed teeth?

Inlay restoration Signup and view all the answers

What material is an onlay restoration made of?

Composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain Signup and view all the answers

What are veneer restorations primarily used for?

Improving the appearance of front teeth Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes removable prosthodontics from fixed prosthodontics?

Removable prosthetics can be taken out, while fixed prosthetics are permanent Signup and view all the answers

When are complete dentures used in dentistry?

When all natural teeth are missing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a dental obturator in dentistry?

To facilitate separation of oral and nasal cavities after surgical resection Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would an overdenture be used?

When one or more natural teeth remain in the jaw Signup and view all the answers