Aspirating Flashcards
1
Q
upper right quadrant
A
- use 3:1 syringe to retract and support the cheek
- aspirator should be positioned on the palatal surface
- ## always check the back of the mouth for fluid and debris build up
2
Q
upper left quadrant
A
- retract and support lower lip and cheek with the syringe
- aspirator retract and support the cheek
- aspirator in the buccal sulcus
3
Q
lower left quadrant
A
- take care not to press the lip onto the teeth
- aspirator retract and support the cheek
- stretch the soft tissues
- allows maximum access and extra oral illumination
4
Q
lower right quadrant
A
- syringe retract and support the cheek
- water and air used as required
- aspirator between the tongue and the lingual surfaces of the teeth
- retract the tongue
5
Q
upper anterior region
A
- aspirator can obscure the vision
- indirect aspiration is required.
6
Q
what is direct aspiration
A
adjacent to the tooth being treated, being placed distal to the tooth
7
Q
describe indirect aspiration
A
position the aspirator on the side closest to you
lower left quadrant if the operator is right handed and vice versa
8
Q
donning
A
apron
mask
eye protection
gloves
9
Q
doffing
A
gloves
apron
eye protection
mask
10
Q
seating position
A
2-4 if operator is right handed
8-10 if operator is left handed