1 Pt-Op Positioning Flashcards
What do right handed operators see when sitting in ____ for direct vission?
9:00
Lingual Upper Left / Lower Left
Buccal Upper Right / Lower Right
Right handed operators sit at _____ to see _____ when working in indirect vision.
11:00
Lingual Upper Right / Lower Right
Buccal Upper Left / Lower Left
Where do left handed operators sit for direct vision and what do they see?
- Direct Vision: 3:00
- Lingual UR/LR
- Buccal UL/LL
Where do left handed operators sit for indirect vision and what do they see?
- Indirect Vision: 1:00
- Lingual UL/LL
- Buccal UR/LR
Where do you place the light when working on mandibular teeth?
right above the patient’s head
Where do you place the light when working the patient’s maxillary teeth?
Away from their head near their torso angled down towards their maxillary teeth.
How should the Dental Assistant’s Chair be positioned?
Eye level 4-6 inches above the dental operator
Feet should rest on the base of the chair
The Dental Assistant typically faces towards the head of the dental chair
How should the patient be positioned?
In Supine position (ideal, unless the patient cannot tolerate it)
The Nose, knees, and toes should be in the same plane
How should the dental operator be positioned?
Shoulders, elbow and butt should be straight and in the same plane
Elbow angle should be almost 90*
Knees slightly bent downwards
Feet should be flat on the ground
Right Handed operators sit in betwen ___ and ___
8:00 and 12:00
Left Handed operators sit in between :
12:00 and 4:00
