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Dental Handpieces and Accessories

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In what decade were dental handpieces introduced?   show
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The high-speed handpiece operates from __________ pressure.   show
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Which handpiece operates at speeds up to 450,000 rpm?   show
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At what speed does the low-speed handpiece operate?   show
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show low-speed handpiece  
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show air abrasion  
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show tungsten carbide  
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What is a mandrel?   show
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show low-speed  
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What is the most commonly used bur in the dental laboratory?   show
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What type of materials are used to finish and polish esthetic materials?   show
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show diamond rotary instruments  
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The latch-type shank fits into ___________________________ for a __________________ handpiece.   show
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show laser handpiece  
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show uses mechanical, radiant water energy and sound vibrations to create a pulsating effect  
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show removal of calculus and decay  
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show False, it has MORE blades  
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Abrasive rotary instruments are the most varied category of rotary instruments. T or F   show
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Define bur.   show
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show round bur  
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Which shaped diamond rotary instrument provides access to the pulp chamber?   show
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show it MUST be sterilized  
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A dental handpiece is a semi-critical instrument. T or F   show
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What are ultrasonic instruments used for?   show
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What particles are delivered through a small probe of an air abrasion handpiece to remove tooth structure?   show
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What does torque mean?   show
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A _______________________________ handpiece has the greatest torque.   show
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Which type of handpiece offers pain-free treatment?   show
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