Test your knowledge

1. elmex^® EROSION PROTECTION toothpaste has been specifically formulated to help protect teeth against erosive acid attacks, against toothbrushing-related loss of softened enamel and against caries. It works in multiple ways. Which of the below statements is not true:

a)

The ChitoActive technology™ leads to the formation of a protective layer on the tooth surface.

b)

Chitosan is incorporated into the softened enamel, making it more resistant against further erosive acid attacks and against loss of softened enamel caused by toothbrushing.

c)

Stannous compounds from the protective layer are incorporated into the softened enamel, making it more resistant against further erosive acid attacks and against loss of softened enamel caused by toothbrushing.

d)

Amine fluoride protects against caries.

2. What is dental erosion?

a)

Dissolution of dental hard tissue by intrinsic or extrinsic acidic environment without the involvement of bacteria

b)

Loss of dental hard tissue due to mechanical interaction of teeth and other materials, such as a toothbrush and toothpaste

c)

Abnormal occlusal loading, predisposing cervical enamel to mechanical and chemical wear

d)

Dissolution of hard tissue by bacterial acids

3. Which of the following statements is true for the Erosion Diagnostic Set?

a)

It offers clear assessment of erosive lesions, systematic assessment of risk factors, treatment and monitoring

b)

It is an alternative documentation system for all recall patients

c)

It is based on opinions of dentists and dental hygienists regarding erosion treatment

d)

This set offers office-specific adaptation possibilities for measuring salivary flow rate

4. Erosion can be caused by intrinsic factors, leading to gastric fluids in the oral cavity. Which condition is not commonly associated with this effect?

a)

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

b)

Bulimia / Anorexia

c)

Alcoholism

d)

Arthritis

5. Which of the categories below does not describe tooth wear?

a)

Attrition

b)

Caries

c)

Erosion

d)

Abrasion

6. Which of these patients will probably not be at risk for dental erosion?

a)

a pregnant woman

b)

an obese man

c)

a poly-medicated cancer patient

d)

a well-monitored patient in your office

7. Erosion can be caused or aggravated by various extrinsic factors. Which of the following do not apply?

a)

Certain medicines / drug abuse

b)

Strenuous exercise

c)

Lactovegetarian diet

d)

Oral hygiene products with fluoride content

8. What is the difference between primary prophylaxis and secondary prophylaxis of erosion?

a)

Secondary prophylactic measures are implemented when primary measures fail

b)

Primary prophylaxis addresses the risk factors for erosion before erosive lesions are present; secondary prophylaxis prevents the progression of existing lesions

c)

Primary prophylaxis prevents the progression of existing erosive lesions; secondary prophylaxis prevents the development of new lesions

d)

Primary prophylaxis measures should only be considered when working in a preventive orientated dental office; secondary prophylaxis measures in all cases are restorative treatments

9. According to the BEWE scoring system, which of the following numbers represents the most severe level of erosion?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

10

10. Which of the following common foods and drinks may have an erosive effect?

a)

Milk

b)

Bread

c)

Honey

d)

Sports drinks

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