Test your knowledge

1. 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

2. 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

3. Why is erosion difficult to detect in its early stages?

a)

Erosion is rare

b)

Clinical signs are subtle

c)

Patients begin to experience pain as erosive lesions develop

d)

Patients experience pain before the dentine is exposed

4. Which of the following is not a proactive method in the assessment of erosion?

a)

Observing the patient’s dietary intake for several consecutive days

b)

Identifying intrinsic risk factors

c)

Reviewing the patient’s tooth brushing habits

d)

Ignoring the patient’s general health

5. 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

6. Which of the statements regarding the measurement of erosion progression is untrue?

a)

The assessment of the progression of erosive processes is largely standardised

b)

Study casts are difficult to quantify

c)

Computer generated 3D images are costly

d)

Metal markers are a simple way to measure erosion

7. 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

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

a)

Milk

b)

Bread

c)

Honey

d)

Sports drinks

9. Which of the following is not a primary prevention technique of dental erosion?

a)

Education about aetiology and erosion mechanisms

b)

Assessment of dietary intake and behavioural factors

c)

Promotion of adequate oral hygiene habits

d)

Strengthen eroded teeth with an erosion protection dental rinse just after acidic challenges

10. What is the estimated prevalence of signs of erosion in the Western population?

a)

20%

b)

30%

c)

50%

d)

70%

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