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Calculus Moodle Quiz

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Calculus is considered a risk factor because:

The surface of calculus can damage the adjacent soft tissue through direct trauma

Calculus is the primary cause of periodontal disease

The surface of calculus is irregular and provides a place for bacteria to grow undisturbed (correct)

The bacteria derive many of their needed nutrients from the hard calculus deposits

Dental calculus is mineralised petrified dental plaque and does not directly cause to progression of periodontal disease

True (A)

Kate attends the dental surgery presenting complaining that she always forms calculus on her lower anterior linguals and upper buccal molars. You reassured Kate with the following information (Select the most appropriate answer)

Kate is may have a high calcium diet and this means she will make more calculus

There is a genetic link on where people form calculus

Kate is just unlucky

Kate is predisposed to forming calculus in these areas

Kate is more at risk for forming calculus in these areas as they are located near salivary glands (correct)

Methods of calculus detection are:

Radiographs (A), Probing (B), Vision (C) Signup and view all the answers

Sam has had several crowns and implants fitted seven months ago. He has only attended the dental hygiene appointment for the first time since the prosthesis were fitted. (Select the most appropriate answer)

Sam is at risk of plaque and calculus growth on his prosthetic appliances and must attend dental hygiene appointments regularly (B) Signup and view all the answers

Supra and sub gingival calculus both derive their minerals from saliva

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The composition of dental calculus consists of organic & inorganic substances

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The composition of inorganic material in dental calculus is 10-30%

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for attachment of calculus to a tooth surface?

Attachment to the blood clots that can form on the tooth (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Calculus Moodle Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Calculus is considered a risk factor because:

Dental calculus is mineralised petrified dental plaque and does not directly cause to progression of periodontal disease

Kate attends the dental surgery presenting complaining that she always forms calculus on her lower anterior linguals and upper buccal molars. You reassured Kate with the following information (Select the most appropriate answer)

Methods of calculus detection are:

Sam has had several crowns and implants fitted seven months ago. He has only attended the dental hygiene appointment for the first time since the prosthesis were fitted. (Select the most appropriate answer)

Supra and sub gingival calculus both derive their minerals from saliva

The composition of dental calculus consists of organic & inorganic substances

The composition of inorganic material in dental calculus is 10-30%

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for attachment of calculus to a tooth surface?

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Capital of France (example flashcard)

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