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What is the rotation speed of handpieces during training?

4000-6000 rotations/second

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What should be checked before using a handpiece?

Checklist:
* Backcap secure
* Insert bur
* Bur spins freely
* Bur doesn’t wobble
* Sounds OK

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What does DR ABC stand for in Basic Life Support?

1) Check for Dangers
2) Call for assistance
3) Assess consciousness
4) Get help
5) Chest compressions

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How should you open the airways during Basic Life Support?

Remove foreign body with finger sweep. Open airways with head tilt

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What is the recommended rate of chest compressions in Basic Life Support?

100-120 per minute

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What instruments are used for viewing intra-orally?

Mirrors

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What is the purpose of a CPITN Probe?

For BPE; features one black band 3.5mm-5.5mm with a ball end 0.5mm wide

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What are the characteristics of primary teeth compared to permanent teeth?

Smaller in crown & root proportions
Wider mesio-distally
More bulbous crowns
Usually whiter in color

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What is the typical age range for the closure of the anterior fontanelle in infants?

98% closed by age of 2

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What are the types of Gracey Curettes and their uses?

Gracey Grey - Anterior teeth
Gracey Green - Buccal/lingual surfaces of posterior
Gracey Orange - Mesial surfaces of posterior
Gracey Blue - Distal surfaces of posteriors

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Fill in the blank: The maxillary tuberosity is a bulge behind the _______.

[maxillary 2nd molars]

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What is the purpose of surveying in the context of RPD?

Determines guide planes and marks survey lines for fabrication of RPD

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What are the principles for using Gracey Curettes?

Determine larger, outer cutting edge
Confirm correct edge with terminal shank parallel
Use fulcrum & finger rest

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What is the age range for the eruption of all permanent teeth?

By age 12 years

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What are the components of an RPD design?

Support rests
Retention
Connector plate/bar
Minor connector

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What should be done before beginning to assemble a syringe?

Check patient’s medical history & check injection site

How long should a flexible splint be used for avulsion?

2 weeks

What is the typical eruption sequence for primary teeth?

Lower Central: 4-6 months
Lateral Incisor: 7-9 months
1st Molar: 12-14 months
Canine: 16-18 months
2nd Molar: 20-24 months

What is the role of the vibrating line in oral landmarks?

Where hard & soft palate meet

What is the correct way to check the cutting edge of a Gracey Curette?

Adapt it to the tooth with the terminal shank parallel to the surface to be scaled

True or False: The path of insertion for a denture is the same as the path of withdrawal.

False

What is the significance of the metopic suture in child development?

Usually disappears by age 6

What is the purpose of the buccal shelf in oral landmarks?

Area between buccal frenum & anterior border of masseter

What are some key features of primary molars?

Wider mesio-distally
More bulbous crowns
Usually whiter in color

What is the purpose of the labial frenum?

Connective tissue structure in the oral cavity

What is the sequence of events in the RPD prescription process?

* Selection of stock trays * Disinfect & seal impressions * Survey to path of insertion * Secondary impressions * Jaw registration

What are the key steps in hand washing?

* Before touching a patient * Before a clean/aseptic procedure * After bodily fluid exposure risk * After touching the patient * After touching patient surroundings

What are the 6 steps of social hand wash?

* Before touching a patient * Before a clean/aseptic procedure * After bodily fluid exposure risk * After touching the patient * After touching patient surroundings ## Footnote These steps are crucial for preventing infections in healthcare settings.

What type of soap should be used for social hand washing?

Liquid antimicrobial soap with hot water ## Footnote Alcohol gel can be used when hands are not visibly soiled.

When should hygienic hand hygiene be performed?

When hands are visibly soiled ## Footnote This is essential for effective cleaning before any aseptic procedures.

What is the recommended method for hand washing before aseptic procedures?

Wash with an antiseptic scrub (chlorohexidine), hot water, and soap, then use an alcohol-based gel ## Footnote This method ensures a high level of cleanliness before procedures.

What is the purpose of a surgical scrub?

To prepare hands before invasive procedures ## Footnote This is a more rigorous hand hygiene practice compared to social hand washing.

Fill in the blank: Social hand wash consists of _____ steps at 5 moments.

True or False: Alcohol gel can be used for hand washing even when hands are visibly soiled.

False ## Footnote Alcohol gel is only effective when hands are not visibly soiled.