Introduction to Dental Medicine
Week 2 quiz
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Question 1
Cleft lip and palate
Cleft lip and palate can have different clinical manifestations depending on exactly where the fusion defect occurs, but generally exhibits the above characteristics.
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Question 2
Which of the following constitute some of the important functions of the oral cavity?
The oral cavity is responsible for many important factors contributing to health and well-being, including, but not limited to those above.
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Question 3
Which of the following findings would be consistent with healthy gingiva?
Gingival health is assessed using color, texture, consistency, and contour. A health gingiva will generally be coral pink in color, firm, stippled, and have the interdental papilla arching between teeth. An inflamed, weak gingiva, and one with blue tint is a sign of disease.
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Question 4
How many teeth make up the adult dentition?
An adult dentition consists of 32 teeth, which include central and lateral incisors, canines, 2 sets of premolars and 3 molars bilaterally and in both upper and lower jaws.
