Preventive Dentistry Techniques Quiz
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Which of the following is not a goal of preventive dentistry?

  • To treat the disease using surgical methods (correct)
  • To reverse the progress of the disease
  • To arrest the disease process before secondary preventive treatment becomes necessary
  • To forestall the onset of disease
  • What is the term for altered inflammatory tissue or infected patch in the skin in the oral cavity?

  • Gingivitis
  • Periodontal disease
  • Caries
  • Oral lesion (correct)
  • What may be the associated symptoms of an oral lesion?

  • Altered inflammatory tissue
  • Improper hygiene
  • Pain, swelling, or pus (correct)
  • Redness and swelling
  • What is the main purpose of preventive treatment in the dental clinic?

    <p>To arrest or reverse the onset of caries or periodontal disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Gingivitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Preventive dentistry only focuses on home prevention techniques

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gingivitis is caused by improper hygiene and poor general health

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Caries affect the oral tissues and are considered oral lesions

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oral and dental diseases are not addressed in preventive dentistry

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Preventive treatment in the dental clinic cannot aid in preventing the onset of caries or periodontal disease

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Preventive dentistry only focuses on home prevention techniques

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oral lesion (injury, wound) refers to altered inflammatory tissue or infected patch in the skin in the oral cavity

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gingivitis can be caused by improper hygiene and poor general or nutritional health

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Preventive treatment in the dental clinic cannot aid in preventing the onset of caries or periodontal disease

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Caries affect the oral tissues and are considered oral lesions

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

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    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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