You pull the patient’s tongue sideways to view the lateral surface.  What normal structure can often be seen on the lateral surface toward the base of the tongue as you do this?

Which one of the following is least likely to be a purpose for using the periodontal probe?

Which one of the following terms would NOT be used as a possible description of a patient’s tongue

Multiple white or yellowish raised spots intraorally along the buccal mucosa, indicating the presence of minor salivary glands, describe which of the following conditions?

Saliva flows continuously throughout the day and night, averaging production of about three pints every 24 hours.  Of the resting sources of salivary production, the highest percentage of saliva comes from the Parotid salivary gland.

What level of professional periodontal care is appropriate for this patient?

Saliva plays a role in caries prevention by producing salivary buffers. These buffers decrease the pH of saliva, making the saliva more acidic.    

Dextran is a bacterial by-product that provides for better tooth adherence for bacteria. Dextran can provide a food source for bacteria when needed.  

The BEST description of the soft tissue firm lesion in the photograph is:

A sessile lesion has a wide base of attachment. A pedunculated lesion has a narrow base of attachment and an associated stalk.