15 Questions
Which of the following is not a goal of preventive dentistry?
To treat the disease using surgical methods
What is the term for altered inflammatory tissue or infected patch in the skin in the oral cavity?
Oral lesion
What may be the associated symptoms of an oral lesion?
Pain, swelling, or pus
What is the main purpose of preventive treatment in the dental clinic?
To arrest or reverse the onset of caries or periodontal disease
What is the term for inflammation of the gingival tissues that may be caused by irritants, disease, habits, improper hygiene, and poor general or nutritional health?
Gingivitis
Preventive dentistry only focuses on home prevention techniques
False
Gingivitis is caused by improper hygiene and poor general health
True
Caries affect the oral tissues and are considered oral lesions
False
Oral and dental diseases are not addressed in preventive dentistry
False
Preventive treatment in the dental clinic cannot aid in preventing the onset of caries or periodontal disease
False
Preventive dentistry only focuses on home prevention techniques
False
Oral lesion (injury, wound) refers to altered inflammatory tissue or infected patch in the skin in the oral cavity
True
Gingivitis can be caused by improper hygiene and poor general or nutritional health
True
Preventive treatment in the dental clinic cannot aid in preventing the onset of caries or periodontal disease
False
Caries affect the oral tissues and are considered oral lesions
True
Study Notes
Goals of Preventive Dentistry
- Preventive dentistry aims to prevent, diagnose, and treat oral and dental diseases
- Its main purpose is to prevent the onset of caries and periodontal disease
Oral Lesions
- Oral lesions refer to injuries, wounds, or altered inflammatory tissue or infected patches in the skin in the oral cavity
- Associated symptoms of oral lesions may include various signs and symptoms
- Caries affect the oral tissues and are considered oral lesions
Gingivitis
- Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gingival tissues
- It can be caused by irritants, disease, habits, improper hygiene, and poor general or nutritional health
Importance of Preventive Treatment
- Preventive treatment in the dental clinic is important for preventing the onset of caries and periodontal disease
- It is not limited to home prevention techniques, but also involves professional treatment and care
Test your knowledge of preventive dentistry techniques and terminology with this quiz. Explore strategies and agents used to forestall and reverse oral and dental diseases, as well as in-office and home prevention techniques.
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