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1114 test 1 Flashcards

1
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describe line angles

A

2 touching surfaces

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2
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describe point angles

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3 touching surface

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3
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what are the roles of the dental assistant

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communication (patient), setup, moisture control, cleanup …

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4
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what are the classifications of cavities

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5
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when do you use a matrix band

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when the restorative material will leak of of the work area (like completing the swimming pool)

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6
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for amalgam restorations what is the order of operations

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placing - band, wedge, ring removing - ring, wedge, band

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7
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where does the Tofflemire go

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buccal

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8
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where does wedge go

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lingual

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9
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how do you know how many retention pins to place

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however many cusps of the tooth are missing

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10
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which way does the Tofflemire band sit

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smaller side toward gingiva (like a dog cone)

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11
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where are retention pins screwed into

A

dentin

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12
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what must you do before using a whitening tray

A

brush and floss

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13
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where does sensitivity come from

A

whitening (potassium nitrate), use sensidine

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14
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who is prone to sensitivity

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people with gum retention, cracks, microleakage

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15
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how are diastemas, cupping and overhang prevented

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using wedges and matrix bands

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16
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describe neuromodulators

A

relax muscles, used for bruxism and TMJ problems, do not use on patients with MS

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17
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what are pontics

A

the teeth held up by abutments

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18
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what are abutments

A

teeth with implants

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19
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what are units

A

teeth in a bridge

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20
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what teeth are retraction cords placed on

A

abutments

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21
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how long do maxillary teeth take to osteointegrate

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6 months

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22
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how long do mandibular teeth take to osteointegrate

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3 months

23
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what is an overdenture

A

a denture that goes over remaining teeth or implants

24
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what is an immediate denture

A

the denture placed right after the teeth are pulled

25
Q

what is necrosis

A

dead material

26
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describe a periodontal abcess

A

in the sulcus, not related to root canal

27
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describe direct pulp capping

A

when there is no dentin between the pulp and the restorative material

28
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describe indirect pulp capping

A

when there is no dentin left between the pulp and restorative material

29
Q

what does the suffix itis mean

A

inflamation

30
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what is a pulpotomy

A

when the coronal pulp is removed (primary teeth)

31
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what is a curette used for

A

calculus removal, root planing

32
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what is a scaler used for

A

supragingival calculus removal

33
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what is a periotome used for

A

cutting periodontal ligaments

34
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what is a Kirkland knife used for

A

cutting and removal of gingival tissue

35
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what is a pocket marker used for

A

measuring pocket depth and making marks for periodontal surgery

36
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what are the contraindications for ultrasonic scaler

A

respiratory problems, infectious diseases, previous restorations

37
Q

what are the guidelines for a laser

A

don’t use reflective instruments, protective glasses, high volume evacuator, protect other tissue

38
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what are forceps

A

pliers used for extraction of teeth

39
Q

where do you cut sutures

A

2-3 mm from the knot

40
Q

Describe outline form

A

Initial depth and structure

41
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Describe resistance form

A

Shape of walls and supporting structure

42
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Describe retention form

A

Where to place retention parts (secures)

43
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Describe convenience form

A

Dentist has access to a fully prepped tooth

44
Q

When are non absorbable sutures taken out

A

In 5-7 days

45
Q

Describe the impression sequence

A

Take alginate impression, prep, final impression, temporary restoration

46
Q

What are the parts of a removable partial denture

A

Framework - metal skeleton, connectors - supports and connects framework, retainer - encircles abutment and holds denture, rest - keeps correct position

47
Q

What is a healing collar

A

When getting an implant you have a healing collar to protect before putting the crown in (3 weeks maxillary, 1 week mandibular)

48
Q

What are Ericksons stages of development

A

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

49
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What are the frankl stages of behavior

A

Definitely negative, negative (reluctance), positive (acceptance), definitely positive

50
Q

Describe overjet

A

Top teeth are too far forward

51
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Describe overbite

A

Teeth come too far down

52
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Describe open bite

A

When biting the teeth leave a gap

53
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What is crossbite

A

When upper teeth fit inside the lower teeth

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