Dent 1113 Test 2

Question 1

Describe sepine

Answer 1

Flat

Question 2

Describe semi sepine

Answer 2

45 degree angle

Question 3

Describe subsepine

Answer 3

Head down

Question 4

What would you use and upright patient position for

Answer 4

Fluoride, x rays

Question 5

How far should your face be from the patients

Answer 5

12-14 inches

Question 6

Describe the proper posture for chair side assisting

Answer 6

Feet on chair ring, spine in “S” position

Question 7

Where should your eye level be as the assistant

Answer 7

4-6 inches above the operators

Question 8

Describe the operators chair position using the clock

Answer 8

7-12

Question 9

Describe the assistants chair position

Answer 9

2-4

Question 10

What is the chair position 12-2

Answer 10

Static

Question 11

What type of transfer is handing the mirror and explorer

Answer 11

A 2 handed transfer

Question 12

What is a fulcrum

Answer 12

The point of stability made using a tooth as a finger rest

Question 13

What tooth should you use for the fulcrum

Answer 13

Closest to the tooth that is being worked on using the ring finger

Question 14

What class of movement is the pen grasp

Answer 14

Class 2

Question 15

What sets of instruments come on the tray

Answer 15

1 - examination, 2 - hand cutting, 3 - restoration, 4 - accessories

Question 16

How should you hand instruments if the dentist is working on the upper arch

Answer 16

Facing up

Question 17

Describe a plugger

Answer 17

Works like a hammer pushing down

Question 18

Describe carvers

Answer 18

Used for scooping decay

Question 19

What instrument comes in a pair

Answer 19

Gingival margin trimmers

Question 20

What distinguishes a finishing bur

Answer 20

The holes that allow it to smooth (flutes)

Question 21

For rubber points what does the color indicate

Answer 21

The courseness, darker (brown) = courser

Question 22

Describe a low volume ejector

Answer 22

Curving and bendy

Question 23

Describe high volume evacuators

Answer 23

Long skinny tube with serrated end

Question 24

What rpms is a high speed handpiece

Answer 24

400,000

Question 25

How far apart are septums

Answer 25

3-3.5 mm

Question 26

Which teeth should you make holes for in a dental dam

Answer 26

At least one tooth proximal on both sides and up to 8 teeth if you need more stability

Question 27

In dental dams what is the key hole

Answer 27

The clamp hole

Question 28

how many rpms is a slowspeed handpiece

Answer 28

5,000 -20,000

Question 29

What side do you put the clamp on first in a dental dam

Answer 29

Lingual

Question 30

do you place a dental dam before or after local anesthetic

Answer 30

after

Question 31

what is oil lubricant for

Answer 31

lips

Question 32

what is water lubricant for

Answer 32

dental dam

Question 33

when does folding occur in dental dams

Answer 33

when the holes are too curved or narrow

Question 34

when does stretching occur in dental dams

Answer 34

when the holes are too flat or wide

Question 35

what are the grip styles

Answer 35

pen grip, palm (for handing pliers), nose to thumb, palm to thumb

Question 36

describe air water tips

Answer 36

made out of metal and get sterilized

Question 37

what is a rheostat and how do you use it

Answer 37

a pedal for handpieces and you should only use your toe to control it

Question 38

how should you use a curing light

Answer 38

as close as possible to the work area, keep it safe and clean

Question 39

what are the two disadvantages of laser treatment

Answer 39

can not be used on teeth with restorations, takes longer

Question 40

what is air abrasion

Answer 40

like sandblasting

Question 41

what is air abrasion used for

Answer 41

sealants, stain removal, preparation, endodontic access

Question 42

what type of pliers do you use for putting cotton in the mouth

Answer 42

Howe pliers

Question 43

what type of instruments are placed last on the tray

Answer 43

Restorative

Question 44

What are gingival margin trimmers used for

Answer 44

Cutting enamel medically and distally

Question 45

Describe instrument formula

Answer 45

First - width, second edge angle, third - length, 4th - bladee angle

Question 46

Describe the functions of different burs

Answer 46

Round - entry, decay. Cone - decay, fissure - walls of prep.