During which stage of tooth development do the teeth and the dental tissues fully mineralize into their final forms? Correct Answer: Maturation stage
What is the name given to the permanent teeth that grow in and rep
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During which stage of tooth development do the teeth and the dental tissues fully mineralize into their final forms? Correct Answer: Maturation stage
What is the name given to the permanent teeth that grow in and replace the primary teeth in their specific locations? Correct Answer: Succendaneous teeth
Which of the following choices is considered the most abundant mineral component found in the enamel portion of the tooth? Correct Answer: Hydroxyapatite
Which of the following choices is NOT a function of the periodontal ligament? Correct Answer: Protect the tooth from excessive nerve stimuli
The biting surface of the posterior teeth is called the... Correct Answer: Occlusal surface
When using the Universal numbering system, the maxillary left first molar is tooth number... Correct Answer: 14
What is the name given to the surface of each tooth that is found furthest from the midline on the patient? Correct Answer: Distal
When documenting progress notes into a patient's chart, which of the following is correct? Correct Answer: The entry must be signed and dated by the dental team member who recorded the entry
What type of data will be found in a patient's clinical chart? Correct Answer: Procedures being performed
Which of the following demonstrates the correct way to take a patient's radial pulse prior to delivering dental treatment? Correct Answer: Ensure that the arm is at or below the level of the heart
When measuring a patient's blood pressure, it is important to perform which of the following steps? Correct Answer: Center the cuff above the elbow and inflate the cuff slowly
When looking in a patient's mouth, the dental assistant notices that the patient's maxillary lateral incisors are missing along with the first premolars. What is the name of this condition? Correct Answer: Anadontia
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