den200 final Word Scramble

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Term	Definition
Which of the following does not describe dry-angle isolation?	Tightly rolled absorbent cotton
A cotton roll holder is designed to hold multiple cotton rolls in a more secure manner for the __________ quadrant(s).	mandibular
All of the following describe an operative suction tip except	smaller in circumference than a surgical suction tip.
Maintenance of the evacuation system includes each of the following except	replacement of the entire system on a yearly basis.
When the high-speed handpiece is positioned on the occlusal surface of tooth #3, where would the assistant position the HVE?	Lingual surface of #3
Dental dam clamp parts include the bow and the jaws. The bow is the rounded portion of the clamp that extends through the dam and is positioned toward the	distal aspect of the tooth. posterior of the mouth.
Dental dams are made of either latex or latex-free material and come precut as squares that measure ________ inches for treating the permanent dentition.	6 ´ 6
The part of the dental dam clamp that encircles the tooth and must be firmly seated to stabilize the clamp is the	jaws.
To block the flow of saliva and to protect the tissues, a dry-angle isolator is placed on the	buccal mucosa over the Stensen’s duct.
After it is used, a plastic HVE tip is	thrown away.
The holes for the maxillary anterior teeth are punched down _______ from the upper edge of the rubber dam material.	1 inch
Most dentists prefer a darker color dental dam because it provides	good contrast to tooth structure. reduced glare.
The dental assistant grasps the evacuator in the ________ hand(s) when assisting a right-handed dentist.	right
The three most common methods used to isolate a specific area of the mouth include	cotton rolls, dry angles, and the dental dam.
The piece of dental dam equipment that stabilizes and stretches the dam away from the tooth is the	frame.
In which method of dental dam placement does one place the clamp and then stretch the dental dam over it?	Two-step method
Which of the following is used the most to remove excess fluid throughout a restorative dental procedure?	Saliva ejector High-volume evacuator
To create ideal conditions during a dental procedure, the isolation technique should	be comfortable for the patient.
All of the following are advantages of using cotton rolls for isolation except	limited retraction.
All the following are guidelines for using the air–water syringe except	directing the syringe tip toward the patient’s nose and lips.
The purpose of inverting the dental dam into the gingival sulcus is to	prevent saliva leakage.
When removing cotton roll isolation, the dental assistant must wet the cotton roll before removal because	a dry cotton roll can stick to the lining mucosa and cause injury.
All of the following are specific guidelines for positioning the HVE except	place the HVE after the dentist positions the handpiece and mirror.
The rubber dam may tear or stretch if the holes that are punched in it are too	close together.
The ________ is punched as the largest size hole (#5) to accommodate the dental dam clamp that fits on the ________ tooth.	keypunch hole; anchor
Frequent removal of debris as it accumulates during a procedure is called	limited-area rinse.
A ______________ is used to remove solid debris from the oral cavity during a dental procedure.	high-volume evacuator (HVE)
The high-volume evacuator (HVE) is able to take up water and debris because a _____ volume of air is moved into the vacuum hose at _____ pressure to create a strong suction.	high; low
The piece of dental floss or dental tape that should always be attached to the bow of the dental dam clamp prior to clamp placement is called a(n)	ligature.
An antimicrobial solution should be flushed through the evacuation system hoses	daily.

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