Instruments And Materials

Question 1

List available lining materials?

Answer 1

Calcium hydroxide, zinc oxide + Eugenol

GI , Zinc phosphate

Question 2

List reasons for using a lining material?

Answer 2

Protects pupil from hot and cold and filling material irritation. Adds bulk to tooth

Question 3

List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of amalgam ?

Answer 3

Advantages - Cheap and Strong

Disadvantages - Appearance and conducts hot and cold

Question 4

List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of composite?

Answer 4

Advantages - Appearance and can be added in increments

Disadvantages - longer working time, expensive

Question 5

List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of GI?

Answer 5

Advantages - releases fluoride and bonds directly to enamel and dentine
Disadvantages - requires good moisture contour. Not as strong as composite

Question 6

Name 2 items that can be used at placement to shape and finish an amalgam filling

Answer 6

Burnisher and carver

Question 7

2 temp filling materials?

Answer 7

GI. Zinc oxide and Eugenol

Question 8

Give one main advantage of using calcium hydroxide cement

Answer 8

Encouraged formation of secondary dentine

Question 9

Name of the acid used in etch?

Answer 9

Phosphoric Acid

Question 10

What is the % of phosphoric acid in etch?

Answer 10

33%

Question 11

Name 4 items that maybe used when rubber dam is to be placed?

Answer 11

Winged clamp
Forceps
Frame
Rubber dam punch

Question 12

What colour of band would indicate a diamond bur can be used to finish a composite filling?

Answer 12

Red

Question 13

What does a green band on a Bur indicate?

Answer 13

Coarse texture

Question 14

What does a yellow band on a Bur indicate?

Answer 14

Fine

Question 15

What does a red band on a Bur indicate?

Answer 15

Fine

Question 16

What does a blue band on a Bur indicate?

Answer 16

Standard