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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of dental implants?

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

What is dry socket?

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

What is apicoectomy?

<p>Surgical removal of the root tip to treat a dead tooth (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an apicoectomy in dentistry?

<p>To treat a dead tooth (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of a gingivectomy in dentistry?

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

When might dry socket occur in dentistry?

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

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