Chapter 2

Question 1

Where is the transfer zone?

Answer 1

It’s approximately 4 o’clock to the 7 o’clock position for a right handed dentist.

Question 2

Floss is tied to the rubber dam clamp for what reason?

Answer 2

To aid in the retrieval of the clamp should it fall off the tooth

Question 3

A topical anesthetic is used to….

Answer 3

Deaden the skin prior to the injection

Question 4

In high volume evacuation (HVE) or suctioning, the bevel of the suction tip should face ___________?

Answer 4

Face toward the tooth

Question 5

The upper right permanent cuspid is tooth # ______?

Answer 5

6

Question 6

The tooth that touches the distal part of #20 is:

Answer 6

Mesial of #19

Question 7

The tooth numbers for the permanent 1st molars are:

Answer 7

3, 14, 19, & 30

Question 8

What is the chewing surface of a permanent molar called _________.

Answer 8

Occlusal

Question 9

How many permanent teeth are there?

Answer 9

32

Question 10

A sensor for taking digital x-rays:

Answer 10

Cost $6000 - $8000

Question 11

What are the three things necessary for tooth decay?

Answer 11

1. Sugar
2. Teeth
3. Bacteria