Clinical Foundations - Midterm Review Flashcards
What handpiece is used for a root canal?
Endodontic Handpiece
This set up is used to operate dental handpieces
Dental Cart
This type of handpiece resembles a sandblaster when in use
Air Abrasion handpiece
This device is often used to remove large amount of fluid and dental debris
high volume suction / evacuator
These skills require onsite supervision by a dentist/RDH who is authorized to provide
Restricted Activity
this equipment provides suctions to all operators
Central Vacuum Compressor
This instrument is used to measure depth of the sulcus of the tooth
probe
It’s goal is to have a healthy mouth for a lifetime
preventive dentistry (one of the functions)
To be able to see upper arch better - what position should patient be in?
subsupine
(supine - is flat)
(upright - seating position)
This type of bur locking system is found on the high speed handpiece
friction grip or fissure
Handpiece with light on end
fiberoptic
this hand piece is used to cut overgrowing tissue
laser handpiece
This feature helps to illuminate the working field on the highspeed handpiece
fiberoptic system
It’s goal is to give you a beautiful smile
esthetic dentistry
Dental chairs are reclined to this position to complete most dental treatments
supine position
“15-45-90” are found on this type of instrument
3-numbered hand cutting instruments
introduced by Dr. Black
Describes the width, the length & the angle
This type of dental handpiece is considered the most versitle
Slow-speed contra angle latch
Screw is the least versatile
This instrument will help retract and protect patient tissue
mouth mirror
This instrument will be used to remove decay manually
hand cutting instrument
Can you describe the 4 functions of dentistry?
Restorative - restore teeth to normal, ideal function
Preventive -
Esthetic
Corrective
Who invented 4 instrument number formula?
Dr. Black
What is the purpose of an accessory instrument?
Accessory instruments are used as additional aid during the procedure
EX. Amalgam carrier - to transfer/pass material
Scissors - cut dental material
Articulating paper holder - t check how patient bites teeth together
Mixing spatula - to mix dental materials
What instruments are commonly found inside a premade exam cassette?
Mouth mirror, explorers, probes, cotton forceps (pliers)
What are the 5 classes/categories according to extent of movement. Which one are you using when exploring teeth?
Class I: Movement of fingers only
Class II: Movement of fingers and wrist
Class III: Movement of fingers, wrist, and elbow
Class IV: Use of the entire arm and shoulder
Class V: Use of the entire upper torso which
causes Musculoskeletal Disorders
CLASS 2 is USED to EXPLORE TEETH
Your patient has a severe allergy to latex and you just used latex gloves. What type of allergic reaction type is most severe & requires use of epi pen?
Type 1 - severe allergic reaction - requires epi pen!
Other types are..
Irritant dermatitis (also from extensive hand hygiene)
Type 4 - allergic reaction
What type of handpiece is used to cut tissue?
Laser handpiece