HOSA Dental Terminology Practice

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Keratosis can be described as which type of dental tissue condition?

A type of plaque buildup
Type of wart
A gum infection
Enamel wear

The correct answer is: Type of wart

Keratosis refers to a condition characterized by the thickening of the outer layer of skin or mucous membranes, which can occur in various tissues, including the oral mucosa. When specifically considering dental tissue, keratosis is most accurately associated with the development of lesions that resemble warts, as these growths can present as hyperkeratotic areas in the oral cavity. This thickening can result from factors like irritation, chronic inflammation, or other stimuli. In this context, identifying keratosis as a type of wart is correct because these lesions typically have a similar appearance to warts, being raised and often rough in texture. The other options represent different conditions that do not align with the characteristics of keratosis. For instance, plaque buildup pertains to the accumulation of bacteria on teeth, a gum infection involves inflammation of the supportive structures of teeth, and enamel wear refers to the erosion of the tooth surface, none of which describe the nature of keratosis accurately.