bacteria attachment zones can be defined into distinct areas, select the most appropriate response?

bacteria that have a double cell membrane and do not stain purple with crystal violet are called ?

which structure of a biofilm facilitates the movement of nutrients to the bacteria ?

calculus is considered a risk because?

the composition of dental calculus consists of organic and inorganic substances

select red appropriate statement of how hemidosomes?

what is the name of the epithelium that forms the bases of the sulcus and joins the gingiva to the tooth

connective tissue comprises a gel like substance, fibres and few cells

what % of halitosis cases originate from the oral cavity

Genuine halitosis can be sub-divided into

Halitophobia can be described as

A more recent revised aetiological classification has been proposed which further divides pathological halitosis into how many types?

The gold standard measure of halitosis is

Which of the following are potential oral causes of halitosis?

Which of the following are potential non-oral/other causes of halitosis?

How can halitosis be managed by the dental hygienist/dental therapist?

What are the main compounds responsible for intra-oral halitosis?

When should the dental hygienist/dental therapist consider an onward referral for halitosis ?

A cumulative BEWE score of 18 for a patient means:

Clinical signs of dental erosion include

Dental abrasion is tooth wear resulting from:

Dentine hypersensitivity symptoms:

In preventing dental erosion, dietary advice should include:

In the BEWE, a sextant score of 2 is given for:

In the BEWE, a sextant score of 3 is given for:

Select the incorrect statement:

The BEWE acronym stands for;

The critical pH of enamel:

The main purpose of the BEWE tool is:

The prevalence of tooth wear is significantly associated with agE. This means that:

Tooth wear where the dominant aietioloical factor is tooth-tooth contact is called:

When assessing a patients’ risk of tooth wear, it is essential to consider

When dentine is exposed, the minimum BEWE score for the sextant would be:

Where there are no signs of tooth wear in a sextant, the BEWE score would be:

Which salivary factor enhances the protection of the teeth against tooth wear:

Which salivary factors can pre-dispose a patient to tooth wear?

Which statement best describes dental erosion:

Which Cranial bone houses the Foramen Magnum

How many bones make up the Neurocranium

If you are suffering with a headache which cranial bones might you be rubbing/massaging

The cranial cavity is made of flat and irregular bones

Which of the following groups of bones are flat bones

The Infratemporal fossa serves as a passageway for what important structure

Which best describes the Ethmoid Bone

crista Galli are a feature of which bone

Where would you find the Foramen Ovale, and what important structure passes through this

Which of the following are NOT sutures marks associated with the cranium

The Sphenoid bone is one of the 7 bones that form the orbit

Which of the following is NOT a paired bone

Which bone is anterior to the temporal bone

Which bone is anterior to the temporal1 mark bone

The Hyoid bone is connected to what via ligaments

The Hyoid bone is involved in all the 1 mark following except

What bone is the most fragile bone of1 mark the skull

bacterial location in the initial lesion is

gingival Cervicular fluid increases as the initial, early, established and advanced lesion progresses

A well-organized community of bacteria that adheres to surfaces and is embedded in an extracellular slime layer is termed:

Bacteria that have a double cell membranes and that do not stain purple with crystal violet are called

Microbial plaque is considered the primary cause of periodontal disease

Plaque biofilms are best removed by using mouthwash and adjustive chemical agentsPlaque biofilms are best removed by using mouthwash and adjustive chemical agents

The term biofilm can be defined as a complex dynamic microbial community embedded within extracellular matrix

The term biofilm can be defined as a simple dynamic microbial community embedded within extracellular matrix

Which of the following would be most effective in controlling the bacteria in a dental plaque biofilm?Which of the following would be most effective in controlling the bacteria in a dental plaque biofilm?

Which structure of a biofilm facilitates the movement of nutrients to the bacteria?

A more recent revised aetiological classification has been proposed which further divides pathological halitosis into how many types?

How can halitosis be managed by the dental hygienist/dental therapist?

The gold standard measure of halitosis is

A patient with a thin gingival biotype will have

Gingival recession can be seen in the following patients

Patients with gingival recession frequently complain of sensitive teeth

The relevant anatomical landmarks when measuring recession include from the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) to the base of the periodontal pocket

Describe in detail 5 inflammatory causative associated with gingival recession

Describe in detail 5 mechanical causative factors associated with gingival recession

Describe in detail the impact of gingival recession on the patient 7 marks

What are the relevant anatomical landmarks when measuring recession ?

What do you understand by the term Loss of Attachment (LOA) and how is it measured?

what is meant by the term thin gingival biotype?

What is a gingival veneer and when would it be clinically indicated ?

What is shown in the picture above and when would something like this be indicated?

Why do patients with gingival recession frequently complain of sensitive teeth?

Calculus is considered a risk factor because: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) Question 3

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?

the action of which muscle is to compress and protrude the lips?

The Depressor Anguli Oris originates beneath the angle of the mandible, and inserts into the corner of the mouthThe Depressor Anguli Oris originates beneath the angle of the mandible, and inserts into the corner of the mouth

The Levator Labii Superioris originates from the canine fossa and elevates the corner of the mouth

Which muscle is innervated by the cervical branch of the facial nerve? Question 4

Which muscle is supplied by the masseteric nerve?

Which muscle is supplied by the temporal branch of the facial nerve

Which muscle of facial expression is being described: originates from the bridge of the nose, supplied by the temporal artery and pulls the eyebrows medially?

Which muscle of mastication is being described: fan shaped muscle, inserts into the coronoid process and ramus of the mandible, elevates the mandible, supplied by the deep temporal nerve

Which muscle of mastication is being described: short thick muscles originating from 2 heads, upper head originates from the greater wing of the sphenoid bone, inserts into the pterygoid fovea, opens and protrudes the mouth.

Which of these is not a movement of the mandible?

At what age do the first permanent molars calcify?