Dental Nurse Mock Exam - Questions/answers

Fluoride is recommended to patients to reduce the occurrence of caries as it helps strengthen enamel against acid attacks. Which one of the following is also a benefit fluoride? {Ans: Inhibits bacterial feeding rate}Which concentration of fluoride is prescribed for use by adults which are high caries risk? {Ans: 5000ppm}What is the purpose of irrigating during extractions? {Ans: Maintain a clear field of vision}What is a function of a suture? {Ans: Closes the incision site}A sickle probe, transillumination and dyes are used to detect which of the following? {Ans: Carious lesions}What is the function of a gauze pack? {Ans: To limit bleeding}Which component of saliva protects against caries but allow dental calculus to form easily? {Ans: Inorganic ions and minerals}What is oxidised cellulose? {Ans: Absorbable knitted fabric}In which of the following conditions would false pockets be present in? {Ans: Chronic gingivitis}Which of the following is a pre- constructed restoration {Ans: Porcelain inlay}What is a gelatin sponge? {Ans: Hemostatic device}A bacterial disease of the mineralized tissues of the tooth is called. {Ans: Caries}In Vincent's disease one of the bacteria involved is. {Ans: Bacillus fusiformis}Which of the following causes