Dental Terminology Lecture 4 Quiz: Tooth Extraction and Surgical Terms
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What is a common reason for tooth extraction?

  • Preparation for a vacation
  • Desire for a tooth with a different color
  • Severe dental caries or infection (correct)
  • Fear of visiting the dentist

    • What is a possible indication for tooth extraction related to the condition of the teeth?

  • Teeth with a perfect alignment
  • Teeth in the fracture line (correct)
  • Teeth with minor discoloration
  • Teeth with no visible issues

    • Which of the following is a potential indication for tooth extraction?

  • Desire for extra teeth
  • Insufficient space for wisdom teeth (correct)
  • Teeth with minor discomfort
  • Teeth with perfect alignment

    • When might a tooth extraction be necessary in preparation for orthodontic treatment?

    <p>When there is insufficient space for wisdom teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a dental bone graft?

    <p>To restore volume and density in the jawbone for future dental implants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of dental implants?

    <p>To replace missing teeth roots with small threaded posts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is decay in relation to oral health?

    <p>Destruction of tooth structure caused by toxins produced by bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dry socket?

    <p>A condition that can occur following extractions when blood clotting is disturbed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is apicoectomy?

    <p>Surgical removal of the root tip to treat a dead tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of local anesthetic in dentistry?

    <p>To numb the areas where a tooth or area requires a dental procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a tooth extraction?

    <p>To completely remove a diseased tooth from its socket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation might a tooth extraction be necessary in preparation for orthodontic treatment?

    <p>Insufficient space for wisdom teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a potential indication for tooth extraction related to the condition of the teeth?

    <p>Fractured teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before the discovery of antibiotics, what was a common treatment for various medical conditions related to chronic tooth infections?

    <p>Tooth extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an apicoectomy in dentistry?

    <p>To treat a dead tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a dental bone graft?

    <p>To restore volume and density in the jawbone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most reliable and longest-lasting teeth replacement option available in dentistry?

    <p>Dental implant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is decay in relation to oral health?

    <p>Destruction of tooth structure caused by toxins produced by bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a gingivectomy in dentistry?

    <p>The surgical removal of gingiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might dry socket occur in dentistry?

    <p>Following extractions, when the blood clotting process is disturbed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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