2026 HESI - Dental Hygiene Exam Questions and Answers, Complete Complete And Study material 33pages LEARNEXAMS

1. Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is pubertyassociated gingivitis found?: Answer: Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors 2. A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in limited tongue movement affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagnosis of this condition?: Answer: Ankyloglossia 3. When is tooth eruption complete?: Answer: Tooth has made contact with its antagonists in opposing jaw 4. When does mixed dentition begin?: Answer: Eruption of first permanent tooth 5. How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition?: Answer: 20 6. The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse ridge. The oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a transverse ridge.-: Answer: The first statement is true and the second is false 7. Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries?: