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Which term refers to a hole in a tooth that is the result of the caries process?
Which term refers to a hole in a tooth that is the result of the caries process?
- Caries
- Cavity (correct)
- Cavitation
- Lesion
What is the purpose of using an explorer during a dental examination?
What is the purpose of using an explorer during a dental examination?
- To detect changes in consistency (correct)
- To reflect light
- To dry tooth surfaces
- To retract the tongue
Why is a dental examination for caries considered incomplete without dental images?
Why is a dental examination for caries considered incomplete without dental images?
- To examine teeth clinically
- To detect changes in tooth color
- To retract the tongue
- To identify carious lesions (correct)
Which type of caries is typically seen at or just below the contact point on a dental image?
Which type of caries is typically seen at or just below the contact point on a dental image?
What is the term used to refer to caries that involves the chewing surfaces of posterior teeth?
What is the term used to refer to caries that involves the chewing surfaces of posterior teeth?
Which type of caries appears as a small, circular radiolucent area on a dental image?
Which type of caries appears as a small, circular radiolucent area on a dental image?
What is the term used to describe advanced and severe caries that affects numerous teeth?
What is the term used to describe advanced and severe caries that affects numerous teeth?
Which of the following is the most common sequela of pulpitis?
Which of the following is the most common sequela of pulpitis?
Which of the following lesions is formed over a prolonged period following cystic degeneration within a periapical granuloma?
Which of the following lesions is formed over a prolonged period following cystic degeneration within a periapical granuloma?
What is the most common type of tooth-related cyst?
What is the most common type of tooth-related cyst?
What is the main difference between a periapical abscess and a periodontal abscess?
What is the main difference between a periapical abscess and a periodontal abscess?
Which type of tooth displacement is not seen on a dental image?
Which type of tooth displacement is not seen on a dental image?
What is the most common type of tooth displacement resulting from trauma?
What is the most common type of tooth displacement resulting from trauma?
Which type of resorption is associated with destruction of root structure along the periphery of the root surface?
Which type of resorption is associated with destruction of root structure along the periphery of the root surface?
What is the calcification of the pulp chamber and pulp canals called?
What is the calcification of the pulp chamber and pulp canals called?
Which dental artifact appears as an ill-defined wedge-shaped radiolucency near the CEJ of posterior teeth?
Which dental artifact appears as an ill-defined wedge-shaped radiolucency near the CEJ of posterior teeth?
What is the most frequent type of abrasion and where is it seen on a tooth?
What is the most frequent type of abrasion and where is it seen on a tooth?
What does attrition refer to and where is it commonly seen on teeth?
What does attrition refer to and where is it commonly seen on teeth?
What is the recommended dental imaging technique for evaluating a mandibular fracture?
What is the recommended dental imaging technique for evaluating a mandibular fracture?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a periodontal abscess?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a periodontal abscess?
Which of the following is true about condensing osteitis?
Which of the following is true about condensing osteitis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of sclerotic bone?
Which of the following is a characteristic of sclerotic bone?
Which of the following is true about hypercementosis?
Which of the following is true about hypercementosis?
