EROSION-RELATED TOOTH WEAR Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question complete your test online at EliteLearning.com/Book
107. Dental erosion is caused by: a. Behavioral processes. b. Biological processes. c. Chemical processes. d. Mechanical processes. 108. The pathogenic mechanisms of attrition, erosion, and abrasion: a. Rarely overlap. b. Function sequentially. c. Are performed independently. d. Seldom operate singly. 109. Erosion of dentin has been reported at a pH level of: a. 6.7. b. 7.7. c. 8.7. d. 9.7. 110. The pH value and mineral content of a food or beverage determine the: a. Separation of the enamel and dentin. b. Degree of saturation with respect to the tooth mineral. c. Separation of enamel from the pellicle. d. Erosive potential of the agents. 111. Calcium and phosphate components of a food or beverage are important determinants of erosive potential because they influence the: a. Retention of residues in the oral cavity. b. Specific method of acidic intake. c. Frequency of acidic intake and buffering capacity of the saliva. d. Concentration gradient within the local environment of the tooth surface. 112. Erosion may be associated with: a. Rapid salivary flow and high buffering capacity. b. High salivary flow and low buffering capacity. c. Low salivary flow and low buffering capacity. d. High salivary flow and high buffering capacity. 113. Increased salivary output before regurgitation is a feature of: a. Bulimia b. Addison’s disease. c. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD). d. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 114. High erosion is associated with a habit in which a beverage is: a. Expectorated. b. Sipped in small quantities. c. Retained in the mouth. d. Swallowed rapidly. 115. Typical early signs of enamel erosion include: a. Deep, narrow V-shaped notches. b. Shiny facets on amalgam contacts. c. Smooth enamel surfaces without perikymata. d. Chipped incisal edges. 116. Wear on nonoccluding tooth surfaces is typical of:
117. Preservation of an enamel cuff in the gingival crevice is typical of: a. Abfraction. b. Abrasion. c. Attrition. d. Erosion. 118. Shiny facets on amalgam contact surfaces are typical of: a. Abfraction. b. Abrasion. c. Attrition. d. Erosion. 119. Abrasion most frequently involves: a. Molars. b. Premolars and cuspids. c. Occlusal surfaces. d. Deep and narrow lesions. 120. A clinical characteristic of an abfraction is: a. Lesions that are deep, narrow, and with a V-shaped notch. b. Lesions that are wide but not deep. c. Fractured cusps or restorations. d. Increased translucency of incisal edges. 121. The dietary questionnaire should focus on intake of: a. Fast foods. b. Abrasive foods. c. Noncarbonated foods. d. Acidic foods and beverages. 122. In addition to erosion, a history of jaw parafunction and bruxism may increase the possibility of: a. Attrition. b. Gingival hyperplasia. c. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). d. Xerostomia. 123. The most common clinical appearance of erosion in a bulimic patient is: a. Severe erosion in the posterior dentition. b. Severe erosion on the palatal surfaces of maxillary anterior teeth. c. Smooth and even wear on the incisal edges. d. Severe erosion of the mandibular anterior teeth. 124. The immediate phase of managing dental erosion includes early diagnosis, baseline measurements, and: a. Temporary restorations. b. Full-coverage restorations. c. The use of systemic antibiotics. d. Appropriate prophylactic measures. 125. Definitive restorative procedures should be preceded by: a. The delivery of a hard night guard. b. Identification of the etiological factors. c. A one-year waiting period. d. Temporary restorations. 126. The restorative material of choice for wear of the
permanent teeth in children is: a. Resin-based restorations.
a. Erosion. b. Attrition. c. Abrasion. d. Abfraction.
b. Porcelain crowns. c. Ceramic onlays. d. Gold onlays.
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