HOSA Dental Terminology Practice test Latest Update 2025-2026 Exam 100 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
A bulge or prominence of enamel found on the cervical third of the lingual surface of an
anterior tooth is called? - CORRECT ANSWER: A cingulum
A centric occlusion is one in which? - CORRECT ANSWER: There is a maximum
planned contact between occlusal surfaces
A device that is surgically inserted into or onto the jawbone to be used as an abutment
for a crown or prosthesis is an? - CORRECT ANSWER: Implant
A diagnostic test that involves gently tapping the tooth to determine the extent of
sensitivity is? - CORRECT ANSWER: Percussion
A disease or infection that occurs when the body resistance is lowered, such as fungal,
bacterial, or viral infections is an? - CORRECT ANSWER: Opportunistic disease
A full mouth maxillary denture is an example of what type of prosthesis? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Complete prosthesis
A hand instrument for gross bone removal and the spiliting of the teeth are? -
CORRECT ANSWER: surgical chisel
A medicinal liquid, gel, or ointment applied to the mucous membranes prior to an
injection of local anesthesia is? - CORRECT ANSWER: topical anestheia
A notable pointed or rounded elevation on the biting surface of the crown is the? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Cusp
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A removable prosthesis that is seated on teeth that have been prepared with copings is
an? - CORRECT ANSWER: Overdenture
A tanner is used to? - CORRECT ANSWER: carve
After use, a topical fluoride tray is? - CORRECT ANSWER: discarded
All of the following are muscles of mastication except? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Temporal
All of the following requirments for dental assisting certification except? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Recommendation for certification by licensed dentist
An elongated valley in the surface of a tooth formed by the incline of adjacent cusps is
the? - CORRECT ANSWER: Sulcus
An instrument that holds a tissue away from the operating field is called an? -
CORRECT ANSWER: retractor
An undercut in the walls of a cavity preparation to provide a mechanical hold for the
restorative material is? - CORRECT ANSWER: Retention form
Another term for amalgamation is? - CORRECT ANSWER: trituration
Candidiasis is a fungus infection commonly referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Thrush
Carbon steel instruments are best sterilized by? - CORRECT ANSWER: dry heat
Debridement is the process of? - CORRECT ANSWER: Removing existing potential
irritants from the root canal
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