1114 test 1 Flashcards
describe line angles
2 touching surfaces
describe point angles
3 touching surface
what are the roles of the dental assistant
communication (patient), setup, moisture control, cleanup …
what are the classifications of cavities
when do you use a matrix band
when the restorative material will leak of of the work area (like completing the swimming pool)
for amalgam restorations what is the order of operations
placing - band, wedge, ring removing - ring, wedge, band
where does the Tofflemire go
buccal
where does wedge go
lingual
how do you know how many retention pins to place
however many cusps of the tooth are missing
which way does the Tofflemire band sit
smaller side toward gingiva (like a dog cone)
where are retention pins screwed into
dentin
what must you do before using a whitening tray
brush and floss
where does sensitivity come from
whitening (potassium nitrate), use sensidine
who is prone to sensitivity
people with gum retention, cracks, microleakage
how are diastemas, cupping and overhang prevented
using wedges and matrix bands
describe neuromodulators
relax muscles, used for bruxism and TMJ problems, do not use on patients with MS
what are pontics
the teeth held up by abutments
what are abutments
teeth with implants
what are units
teeth in a bridge
what teeth are retraction cords placed on
abutments
how long do maxillary teeth take to osteointegrate
6 months
how long do mandibular teeth take to osteointegrate
3 months
what is an overdenture
a denture that goes over remaining teeth or implants
what is an immediate denture
the denture placed right after the teeth are pulled
