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describe Outline form

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Tooth is fully intact and the dentist decides on initial design and depth of sound

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Describe Resistance form

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Dentist determines the shape of cavity walls

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Describe Retention form

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the dentist knows where to place retention

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Describe Convenience form

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The Tooth is full accessible and ready for the restoration to be placed

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Describe initial prep

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The dentist should design the initial shape design and depth

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Describe final prep

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removal of any leftover enamel, diseased dentin or restorative material. Inserting any extra retention notches. Placing of bases or liners.

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what are the roles of the dental assistant in a restorative procedure

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Be familiar, Prepare setup, Position patient correctly, moisture control, provide better visualization with air water syringe, anticipate the dentists needs, transfer, prepare materials, preform legal functions, maintain patient comfort, maintain infection control, communicate with patient!

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describe class 1 restorations

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Depends on Depth but most commonly composite resin is placed, must evaluate occlusion

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Describe class 2 restorations

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occlusal may be required to get to the restoration site, either amalgam or composite resin is used

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Describe class 3 and 4 restorations

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composite resin is used, precise contour is required (Mylar matrix system is used)

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describe class 5 restorations

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composite resin is generally used, may need a dental dam/gingival retraction cord

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12
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which classes of restoration require matrix systems

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2, 3, 4

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what side of the matrix band is toward the gingiva

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smaller circumference = toward gingiva

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for OTC whitening procedures which patients have a greater risk of sensitivity

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patients with gum recession, minute cracks, or microleakage

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describe direct veneers

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uses composite resin to bond directly to a prepared facial tooth surface

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what are retention pins used to replace

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each missing cusp of the tooth

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describe an indirect veneer

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made in the lab, made of porcelain or composite resin

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in what order do the components of a matrix system go on? and off?

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On - Matrix band, Wedge, Tension ring, Off - Tension ring, Wedge, Matrix band

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why is a preliminary impression is taken at the beginning of a dental bridge appointment

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to plan design of bridge, to design the temporary restoration, to diagnose underlying issues and ensure a proper fit, communicate with the lab

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what is a pontic

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a tooth in a bridge held up by abutments

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what is an abutment

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an anchor tooth or tooth with an implant

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22
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what is a unit

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a tooth in a bridge

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23
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Describe carbonate crowns (prefabricated provisional coverage)

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Polycarbonate - tooth colored, varying sizes, can be filled with composite resin and finished with laboratory bur

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Describe cellulose acetate (prefabricated provisional coverage)

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Thin clear shell, caries provisional material, finished with intraoral or laboratory bur

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describe aluminum and tin crowns (prefabricated provisional coverage)

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thin, used as a shell for posterior teeth, ensure proper contouring

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26
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describe stainless steel crowns (prefabricated provisional coverage)

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mainly used on primary posterior teeth, trimmed and adapted with pliers, cemented in with high strength cement

27
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describe laboratory fabricated Provisionals (prefabricated provisional coverage)

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used in multi unit bridges or implant procedures, a preliminary impression is taken prior to the main appointment

28
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what are the parts of a partial denture

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framework - metal skeleton (covered with resin like gingiva), Connectors - join the parts of the denture, retainer - the part that directly holds the abutment tooth, rest - metal projection that ensures proper seating, teeth - made of acrylic resin or porcelain

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describe centric occlusion

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jaws closed, relaxed, comfortably positioned (occlusal registration)

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describe a protrusive occlusion

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when the position of the mandible is as far forward as possible (occlusal registration)

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describe a retrusive occlusion

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when the position of the mandible is as far back as possible (occlusal registration)

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describe a lateral excursion

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when the mandible is slid to the left or right of a centric position (occlusal registration)

33
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what is necrosis

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dead material

34
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what is a periodontal abscess

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localized infection within the periodontal sulcus

35
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what is an indirect pulp cap

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placement of sedative material when the pulp close to the surface but not completely exposed

36
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what is reversible pulpitis

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form of pulpal inflammation in which the pulp may be salvageable

37
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what is a pulpotomy

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removal of the coronal portion of a vital pulp from a tooth

38
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what are the contraindications of the ultrasonic scaler

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communicable diseases, susceptible to infection, respiratory problems, swallowing difficulty, cardiac pacemaker, demineralization, exposed dentinal surfaces, restorative materials, titanium implant abutments, narrow periodontal pockets

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what are the guidelines when using a laser

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use shielded eyeglasses, matte finished instruments, protect non target tissues, use high volume evacuator

40
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How long after getting a non absorbable suture should the patient come back to get it removed?

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5-7 days

41
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What are the most common types of sutures

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Interrupted and horizontal mattress sutures

42
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Describe the suture procedure

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Grab needle with needle holder, transfer to the dentist (you hold the working end), retract tongue or cheek, tie and cut each suture 2-3 mm away from the knot, cleanup, document

43
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What are Eriksons stages of development

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Learning basic trust - 0-1, learning autonomy 1-2, play age - 3-5, school age - 6-11, adolescence- 12-20

44
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What do you do if a tooth becomes contaminated before sealant is placed

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Re-etch for 15 seconds

45
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What is an overdenture

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A denture that is placed over secured teeth or implants

46
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What is a Maryland bridge

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A bridge that replaces missing teeth, wing shaped

47
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what are the patient instructions for tooth whitening

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brush and floss before tray placement, place gel equally, remove excess, dont eat or drink while whitening, wear for recommended time, if adverse effects occur stop use and alert dentist

48
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what is a resin bonded bridge

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another name for Maryland bridge

49
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what errors can occur when a wedge is not used properly

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overhang, open contacts, poor marginal adaptation, soft tissue damage, improper contours

50
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What is crowding

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Lack of space for teeth to fit properly

51
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What is open bite

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Lack of vertical overlap of the maxillary incisors

52
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What is overbite

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Excessive overlap of the maxillary incisors

53
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What is overjet

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Excessive protrusion of the maxillary incisors

54
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What is cross bite

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When the maxillary teeth are in lateral misalignment with the mandibulars

55
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what is a pocket marker

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used to mark the depth of a periodontal pocket during periodontal surgery, guiding incisions for flap procedures (hinged)

56
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what is a curette

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instrument used to remove tissue from the tooth socket (subgingival calculus)

57
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what is a scaler

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used to remove supragingival calculus

58
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what is a periotome

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used to cut periodontal ligaments

59
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what is a Kirkland knife

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It is used in gingivectomy and gingivoplasty procedures to reshape or remove gingival tissue efficiently

60
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review forceps photos

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61
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review extrinsic stains photos

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63
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What is the coronal polishing procedure

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Position patient, position operator, polish using cup and polishing agent (start posterior), use a brush, floss, evaluate

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What does a properly etched tooth look like

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White and crispy, no blue left

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