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Dental Cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rmeoves liquid from outh | Saliva Ejector |
| Removes water and debris | HVE |
| Asorbs the flow of saliva | Cotton Rolls |
| Isolation of one or more teeth | Dental Dam |
| When should evacuation system hoses be flushed? | End of the day |
| Most often used in endo | Thin |
| Most common | Medium |
| When tissue retraction and extra resistance is needed | Thick |
| What rinsing technique is regularly completed throughout a procedure? | Limited |
| Maxillary anteriors punch hole size | 2 |
| Premolars punch hole size | 3 |
| Anchor tooth puch hole tooth | 5 |
| The main function of the saliva ejector is to | remove saliva and water |
| Why is it important to wet a cotton roll before removing it from the mouth? | Cotton roll may pull lining tissue |
| If you are unable to slide the dam material interproximally, what can be placed on the underside of the dam to help in the application? | waer soluble lubricant |
| The assistant uses the ____________ grasp when using the HVE. | Palm-thumb |
| The rationale for inverting the dental dam is to | Prevent saliva leakage |
| With the high-speed handpiece positioned on the occlusal surface of tooth #4, where would the HVE be positioned? | lingual surface of #3 |
| When working with a right handed dentist the suction should be held in which hand? | Right |
| Aspirate means: | To draw back of within |
| What are the three most common methods used for maintaining a dry field of operation? | Cotton rolls, dry angle, Dental dam |
| Removal of plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces. | Coronal Polishing |
| Stains that occur on the surfaces of the teeth that may be removed by polishing. | extrinsic stains |
| Stains that occur within the tooth structure and may not be removed by polishing. | instrinsic stains |
| The complete removal of calculus, debris, stain, and plaque from the teeth. | prophylaxis |
| Finger rest when using an instrument or handpiece. | fulcrum |
| What is the purpose of selective polishing? | to polish teeth with a stain |
| What is the most common technique for stain removal? | rubber cup polishing |
| What is the purpose of a fulcrum? | to provide stability of hand |
| What precautions should be taken when one is using a bristle brush? | to not traumatize tissue |
| Toward which direction should the polishing stroke by directed? | toward occlusal/incisal |
| How should the patient's head be positioned for access to the maxillary anterior teeth? | chin upward |
| To avoid the abrasive effects, what is the recommended amount of time to spend polishing each tooth? | 3-5 seconds |
| Endogenous stains on teeth may be due to | tetracycline usage during tooth development |
| Which grasp is used to hold the handpiece? | pen grasp |
| Amalgam stain is which type of stain? | intrinsic stain |
| Which procedure refers to the complete removal of calculus, debris and stain from the teeth? | oral prophylaxis |
| The air-powder polisher using a high-pressure stream of warm water and __________. | sodium bicarbonate |
| The recommended polishing pastes are those with | high polish and low abrasion levels |
| How are polishing pastes available? | various grits |
| Which is not an acceptable method of controlling moisture during sealant placement? | Mylar matrix strip |
| Under what condition is adjusting the occlusion critical after sealant placement? | When filled sealants are used |
| Which of the following is used to clean the teeth before etching? | Moistened pumice and a prophy brush |
| What is the primary cause of failure of sealant retention? | moisture contamination |
| Placement of sealant interproximally between adjacent teeth prevents decay from occurring in this susceptible region. | false |
| Bacteria cannot survive under a properly placed sealant because bacteria need | a supply of carbohydrates as a nutrient supply in order live |
| When checking a sealant that you just placed, your explorer skips over a break in the smooth surface of the sealant. What should you do? | Apply additional sealant to cover the void and cure |
| What is the recommended instrument used to check the occlusion of the sealant after placement? | articulating paper and holder |
| Phosphoric acid etchant is very dangerous if used improperly. Which of the following precautions is advised when using this strong acid? | Patient and operator should wear protective eyewear |
| The purpose of the dental floss during dental sealant placement is to | remove excess material from interproximal surfaces |
| Which of the following sources of moisture is most likely to negatively affect the bond of sealants to the enamel? | saliva |
| What common allergen in dental sealants could cause an allergic reaction if the person already has sensitivity present? | acrylate resin |
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