Ch.58 & 59 Review

Question 1

________ _________ technique is to remove plaque and strains from the coronal surface of the teeth

Answer 1

Coronal polishing

Question 2

What time of straining is an example of dental amalgam stains?

Answer 2

Intrinsic stains (black stains)

Question 3

Coronal polishing cups are made from _________ _______ material for people with latex allergies

Answer 3

Synthetic rubber

Question 4

___________ ______ polishing paste is recommended for patients

Question 5

__________ is the least invasive option for removing dental stains that cannot be removed manually with a tooth brush.

Answer 5

Tooth whitening.

Question 6

True or False: Black Stains have no relationship to poor oral hygiene?

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

To avoid injury, the rubber polishing cup is directed _______ from the gingival third and press _________ against the tooth surface.

Answer 7

Away ; Lightly

Question 8

Beside a patient napkin, what is another item a patient should have on during the prophylaxis procedure?

Answer 8

Wear safety glasses.

Question 9

Air polishing technique uses specially designed handpiece that streams out warm water and _________.

Answer 9

Sodium Bicarbonate.

Question 10

Air-powder polishing technique removes _________ stains.

Answer 10

Surface.

Question 11

When using a bristle brush, apply lightly to the two surface while using _______ speed.

Answer 11

Low.

Question 12

Removal of calculus and debris is done before ___________ procedure.

Answer 12

Oral Prophylaxis.

Question 13

Rubber cup polishing is the the most common technique used for __________.

Answer 13

Stain removal.

Question 14

A point of support that works as lever for movement is termed ________.

Answer 14

Fulcrum.

Question 16

Normally, who are the ones that can perform scaling on the teeth?

Answer 16

Dentist and dentist hygienists.

Question 17

The _____ grasp is used when holding the right angled handpiece.

Answer 17

Pen.

Question 18

The abrasive agent used during coronal polishing, removes a small amount of the fluoride rich outer ________.

Answer 18

Enamel layer.

Question 19

True or False: Tetracycline stain is an endogenous stain.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

They recommended polishing paste are those with ______ polish and ______ abrasion levels.

Answer 20

High ; Low

Question 21

Polished teeth that have __________ is the theory of selected polishing.

Answer 21

Extrinsic stains.

Question 22

True or False: Tetracycline stains can be removed easily?

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

The purpose of the fulcrum is to provide ___________.

Answer 23

Hands stability.

Question 24

A right hated operator generally begin seated at the ____ o’clock position, and the left-handed operator begin seated at the _____ o’clock position.

Answer 24

8 ; 3

Question 25

When polishing the lingual surface of maxillary right quadrant, the patient’s head is positioned _____________.

Answer 25

Up and slightly turned away from the operator.

Question 26

Scientific evidence has shown that polishing __________ the uptake of professional applied fluoride. Therefore polishing is __________ before fluoride application.

Answer 26

Does not improve ; not necessary.

Question 27

____________ are used for patient to identify areas of plaque.

Answer 27

Disclosing tablets.

Question 28

When using polishing paste, what consistency of paste works most effectively?

Answer 28

Prophy paste.

Question 29

What type of polish refers to polishing the root surface that have been exposed during periodontal surgery?

Answer 29

Therapeutic polishing.

Question 30

Red wine ____ be removed from the tooth surface.

Answer 30

Can

Question 31

Stains that are dull and yellowish brown are usually caused from _________ or ____________.

Answer 31

In adequate toothpaste or poor hygiene.

Question 32

When polishing the mandibular arch, the patient’s chin should be ______ and the chance should be _____ for the maxillary.

Answer 32

Down ; Up.

Question 33

The rubber cup is placed _____ against the tooth.

Answer 33

Flat.

Question 34

What type of brush/cup would be used for a polishing deep pit and fissures on the enamel surface?

Answer 34

Bristle.

Question 35

The term _________ is used to describe the placement of the third finger of the hand to stabilize the handpiece or instrument being used.

Answer 35

Fulcrum.

Question 36

__________ stains can be found in children’s teeth, caused by poor hygiene in the fungi that are retained in bacterial plaque.

Answer 36

Green.

Question 37

What are some reasons why you do not use prophy angles at a high speed?

Answer 37

To avoid friction heat and gingival trauma.

Question 38

True or False: Coronal Polsihing decreases fluoride uptake?

Answer 38

False.

Question 39

How effective are properly placed sealant on protecting the teeth against the development of decay?

Answer 39

100%

Question 40

Sealant that is polymerized by photo initiators in the resin that are sensitive to light are _________.

Answer 40

Light-cured.

Question 41

____________ is the primary reason why a few children are protected by dental sealants.

Answer 41

The lack of public awareness.

Question 42

What group age are sealants especially used for in caries-active period?

Answer 42

6-15 years of age.

Question 43

__________ sealants require occusal adjustment, has lower wear rate, and may be visible on radiographs.

Answer 43

Filled.

Question 44

What types of sealant material will prevent future caries development (even if the sealant is lost), creates a fluoride-rich layer that may make pits and fissures more resistant to decay, and aids in remineralization incipient caries?

Answer 44

Fluoride-released sealant.

Question 45

_________ is placed in pits and fissures on the tooth.

Answer 45

Sealants.

Question 46

What is most common cause of sealant lost?

Answer 46

Moisture examination during placement.

Question 47

To obtain retention when placing sealant, you etch the tooth with ________.

Answer 47

Phosphoric acid.

Question 48

What percentage of sealants are used in low income families?

Answer 48

39%

Question 49

True or False: a tooth on the opposite side of the male has similar pits and fissures. That is an indication for sealant.

Answer 49

True.

Question 50

To avoid agent getting on other adjacent teeth, you can place a _______ inter-proximally.

Answer 50

Mylar strip.

Question 51

Name some reasons why sealing the margins of amalgam and composite restorations with unfilled residence is beneficial.

Answer 51

Arrest the progression of caries Preserve existing restoration Preserves tooth structure .

Question 52

The first ____ years is the highest risk period for decay occur.

Answer 52

3

Question 53

What two parts system is used, when using self cured sealant material?

Answer 53

A base and a catalyst.

Question 54

Enable will look ______ when properly etched and dried.

Answer 54

Frosty.

Question 55

Using a small bur before placement of sealant can allow inspection for presence of caries and _________

Answer 55

Provide for increased retention of sealant material.

Question 56

The number of bacteria in small carious lesions decreases overtime when _________ placed.

Answer 56

Sealants.

Question 57

Self-care dental sealants will set up _____ seconds from the start of mixing the two components.

Answer 57

120.

Question 58

____________ is the most common error that leads sealant failure.

Answer 58

Moisture.

Question 59

If part of the sealant is missing when examining the tooth, what could be done?

Answer 59

Re-etching and Placing sealant on the portion of the tooth where the sealant was lost.

Question 60

Why are sealants contraindicated with proximal caries?

Answer 60

Posterior proximal tooth preparation will usually include the occlusal pits and fissures.

Question 61

__________ material should not be stored in proximity to Eugenol-containing products.

Answer 61

Sealant.

Question 62

True or False: primary teeth with deep pits and fissures are most likely not good candidates for sealants.

Answer 62

False.

Question 63

Micro abrasion is sometimes used before sealant application to open fissures and remove _________.

Answer 63

Slight decay.

Question 64

What advantages does tinted sealant materials have over clear and colorless sealant material?

Answer 64

It is easier to see during application and aids in recall checks for sale retention.

Question 65

The first step in placing dental sealants is to _______ the tooth surface

Answer 65

Clean.

Question 66

What are three reasons why pits and fissures are more susceptible to decay, then smooth surface?

Answer 66

They do not benefit from the effects of fluoride The enamel at the base of fissures is thinner Saliva cannot clean, deep pits and fissures.