Chapter 36: Moisture control

Question 1

describes the process of removing excess fluid and debris from the mouth.

Answer 1

oral evacuation

Question 2

the two types of evacuators most often used in a dental procedure

Answer 2

saliva ejector

HVE

Question 3

The main function of the _______ is to remove liquids from the mouth; it is not powerful enough to remove solid debris.

Answer 3

saliva ejector

Question 4

uses of saliva ejector

Answer 4

• Prophylaxis
• Sealants
• Flouride treatmets
• Cementation of crown and bridge
• Orthodontic bonding

Question 5

used to remove saliva, blood, water, and debris during a dental procedure.

Answer 5

HVE

Question 6

The HVE has the following three main purposes:

Answer 6

1. To keep the mouth free of saliva, blood, water, and debris
2. To retract the tongue and cheek away
3. To reduce the bacterial aerosol

Question 7

The concern in a ______ procedure is the removal of blood, tissue, and debris, rather than a large amount of water and fluid.

Answer 7

surgical

Question 8

The HVE is held in the ______ or _______

Answer 8

thumb to nose grasp

pen grasp

Question 9

The two basic types of rinsing procedures used in dentistry are :

Answer 9

• limited-area rinsing

- complete mouth rinsing ( full mouth rinsing)

Question 10

performed frequently throughout a procedure as debris accumulates during the preparation and restoration of a tooth.

frequently accomplished when the dentist exits the mouth and pauses for inspection.

Answer 10

limited area rinsing

Question 11

this type of rinsing may be done after a long restorative procedure, after dental prophylaxis, or before patient dismissal following any dental procedure.

Answer 11

full mouth rinsing

Question 12

To complete the rinsing process, the _________ is used for convenience and accuracy.

Answer 12

air water syringe

Question 13

The three most common isolation methods

Answer 13

(1) cotton roll isolation,
(2) dry angles, and
(3) the dental dam.

Question 14

this type of isolation is the most common type of isolation used for short procedures such as examinations, application of sealants, cementation of castings, and simple restorations.

Answer 14

cotton roll isolation

Question 15

This pad helps isolate posterior areas in the maxillary and mandibular arches.

Answer 15

dry angle

Question 16

placed on the buccal mucosa over the Stensen’s duct, which extends from the parotid gland and is located opposite the maxillary second molar

These pads block the flow of saliva and protect the tissues in this area.

Answer 16

dry angle

Question 17

a thin, stretchable material that becomes a barrier when it is appropriately applied to selected teeth.

When this is in place, only selected teeth are visible through the dam

Answer 17

dental dam

Question 18

The 6 × 6–inch dental dam size is used for applications on the posterior teeth in the _____ dentition.

The 5 × 5–inch size is used for primary dentition or for______ application on permanent dentition

Answer 18

permanaent

anterior

Question 19

this dental dam thickness is selected when tissue retraction and extra resistance to tearing are important.

Examples of this include placement over a crown, a fixed bridge, or teeth with tight contacts.

Answer 19

heavy

Question 20

this dental dam thickness is widely used in operative procedures because of its ease of handling and ability to isolate selected teeth.

Answer 20

medium

Question 21

this dental dam thickness is most frequently used for endodontic applications. Because only one tooth is isolated, less stretch is required.

Answer 21

Thin

Question 22

necessary to stabilize and stretch the dam, so it can fit tightly around the teeth but remain out of the operator’s way

Answer 22

dental dam frame

Question 23

can be used and is placed between the patient’s face and the dam. The primary purpose of the this is to increase patient comfort by absorbing moisture

Answer 23

dental dam napkin

Question 24

When the dam is placed, two types of lubricants may be selected

Answer 24

zinc oxide
or petroleum jelly

water soluble lubricant ( should not be used with rubber dam)

Question 25

used for the placement and removal of the dental dam clamp

Answer 25

dental dam forceps

Question 26

Dental Dam Stabilizing Methods

Answer 26

dental dam clamp dental dam stabilizing cord, compound wax.

Question 27

the rounded portion of the clamp that extends through the dental dam

Answer 27

bow

Question 28

encircle the tooth and are shaped into four prongs

Answer 28

jaws

Question 29

The anchor tooth holds the _____ , and the keypunch hole covers the ____ _____ .

Answer 29

dental dam clamp | anchor tooth

Question 30

In general, the holes are spaced with __ to __ mm between the edges, not the centers, of the holes

Answer 30

3. 0 | 3. 5

Question 31

The isolation of anterior teeth occurs typically from _____ to _____

Answer 31

canine to canine

Question 32

____________ are larger in circumference and designed with a straight or slight angle in the middle.

Answer 32

operative suction tips

Question 33

The concern in a surgical procedure is the removal of _____, _____ & _____ rather than a large amount of water and fluid

Answer 33

blood, tissue, debris

Question 34

Place the evacuator after the dentist positions the handpiece and the mouth mirror. true or false

Answer 34

false. always place evacuator before the dentist positions handpiece and mouth mirror.

Question 35

Frequent rinsing of the oral cavity maintains a ________ ______ _______ for the dentist and keeps the patient comfortable

Answer 35

clear operating field

Question 36

the following features should characterize the isolation technique:

Answer 36

* Easy to apply * Protective of soft and hard tissues * Comfortable for the patient * Retraction that provides better visualization for the operator * Prevention of moisture contamination * Isolation of the area of concern

Question 37

designed to hold multiple cotton rolls in a more secure manner for the mandibular quadrant

Answer 37

cotton roll holder

Question 38

The dental dam is routinely placed AFTER the local anesthetic has been administered. t or f

Answer 38

true

Question 39

are used to mark the dental dam with predetermined markings for average adult and pediatric arches provides greater flexibility when one or more teeth in the arch are out of alignment.

Answer 39

Dental Dam Stamp and Template

Question 40

always should be attached to the bow of the dental dam clamp as a ligature before the clamp is placed in the patient's mouth.

Answer 40

dental floss or tape