Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is puberty-associated gingivitis found?

Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors

A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in limited tongue movement affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagnosis of this condition?

Ankyloglossia

When is tooth eruption complete?

Tooth has made contact with its antagonists in opposing jaw

When does mixed dentition begin?

Eruption of first permanent tooth

How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition?

20

The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse ridge. The oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a transverse ridge.

The first statement is true and the second is false

Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries?

reduced permeability

Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp mandibular second premolar?

Distolingual

Which is true regarding the height of contour?

Greatest elevation of tooth either incisocervically or occlusocervically

How many primary and permanent teeth are typically present in an eight yr. old child?

14 primary; 10 permanent

Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown?

line angle

Which G.V. Black classification involves the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth including the incised edge or angle?

IV

Which ridge is a unique characteristic of permanent maxillary molars?

Oblique

Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates the temporomandibular joint?

Mandibular

Facial paralysis can result from damage to the motor neurons of which cranial nerve?

VII

Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar nerve block?

mandibular foramen on medial surface of mandible