Chairside Ch 36 Flashcards
Surgical suction tip
Small. Removes blood tissue debris without removing blood clot
HVE
Used to remove saliva, blood, water, and debris. Retract tongue/cheek. Reduce bacterial aerosol from high speed handpiece
Operative suction tip
Large circumference straight or slight angle in middle, disposable
Where do u position the HVE
Place before handpiece and mirror, position tip tooth closest, parallel to tooth surface, edge even/ a little beyond occlusal/incisal edge
Where u place saliva ejector
Under tongue
When saliva ejector used
Prophylaxis, placing sealant, fluoride treatment, moisture control under dental dam, ortho bonding, bridge/crown
Limited area rinsing
When dentist exits mouth and pauses for inspection. Quick/efficiently/frequently
Full mouth rinsing
Entire mouth needs freshening after long procedure. HVE used
Air water syringe
Close to site, air on mouth mirror, rinse/dry area after handpiece stops
Isolation of teeth
Helps keep area dry. Easy to apply, protective, comfortable, better visualization
Cotton rolls
Positioned by salivary gland ducts to absorb saliva flow/close to working site
What are cotton rolls used for
Examinations, application of sealants, cementing castings, simple restorations
Advantages of cotton rolls
Easily applied, no other equipment required, flexible, comes in diff sizes
Disadvantages of cotton rolls
Not complete isolation, no protection from aspiration, can rip oral mucosa, replaced frequently, limited retraction
Dry angle
Isolated posterior areas. Placed over stensens duct opposite maxillary molar
Dental dam size
Continuous roll or 2 precut sizes 6x6 (posterior perm) or 5x5 (primary or anterior perm)
Dam color
Green, blue, and pastels. Dark used to add contrast and reduce glare