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Clinical Foundations - Midterm Review Flashcards

1
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What handpiece is used for a root canal?

A

Endodontic Handpiece

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2
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This set up is used to operate dental handpieces

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Dental Cart

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3
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This type of handpiece resembles a sandblaster when in use

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Air Abrasion handpiece

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4
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This device is often used to remove large amount of fluid and dental debris

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high volume suction / evacuator

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5
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These skills require onsite supervision by a dentist/RDH who is authorized to provide

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Restricted Activity

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6
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this equipment provides suctions to all operators

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Central Vacuum Compressor

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7
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This instrument is used to measure depth of the sulcus of the tooth

A

probe

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8
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It’s goal is to have a healthy mouth for a lifetime

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preventive dentistry (one of the functions)

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9
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To be able to see upper arch better - what position should patient be in?

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subsupine

(supine - is flat)
(upright - seating position)

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10
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This type of bur locking system is found on the high speed handpiece

A

friction grip or fissure

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11
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Handpiece with light on end

A

fiberoptic

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12
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this hand piece is used to cut overgrowing tissue

A

laser handpiece

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13
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This feature helps to illuminate the working field on the highspeed handpiece

A

fiberoptic system

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14
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It’s goal is to give you a beautiful smile

A

esthetic dentistry

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15
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Dental chairs are reclined to this position to complete most dental treatments

A

supine position

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16
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“15-45-90” are found on this type of instrument

A

3-numbered hand cutting instruments
introduced by Dr. Black
Describes the width, the length & the angle

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17
Q

This type of dental handpiece is considered the most versitle

A

Slow-speed contra angle latch

Screw is the least versatile

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18
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This instrument will help retract and protect patient tissue

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mouth mirror

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19
Q

This instrument will be used to remove decay manually

A

hand cutting instrument

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20
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Can you describe the 4 functions of dentistry?

A

Restorative - restore teeth to normal, ideal function
Preventive -
Esthetic
Corrective

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21
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Who invented 4 instrument number formula?

A

Dr. Black

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22
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What is the purpose of an accessory instrument?

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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

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23
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What instruments are commonly found inside a premade exam cassette?

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Mouth mirror, explorers, probes, cotton forceps (pliers)

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24
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What are the 5 classes/categories according to extent of movement. Which one are you using when exploring teeth?

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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

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25
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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?

A

Type 1 - severe allergic reaction - requires epi pen!

Other types are..
Irritant dermatitis (also from extensive hand hygiene)
Type 4 - allergic reaction

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26
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What type of handpiece is used to cut tissue?

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Laser handpiece

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27
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What is the max speed for a high-speed electric handpiece?

A

200,000 RPM

28
Q

What type of handpiece is used to remove shallow decay or stains from the teeth?

A

air abrasion handpiece

29
Q

What is the role of the rheostat?

A

to adjust the speed of a handpiece

30
Q

During patient treatment; the Static Zone is primary used for..

A

to place additional equipment/instructions for later

31
Q

What type of handpieces are you able to use as a dental assistant?

A

Slow speed handpiece - rubber cup polishing

32
Q

What type of handpieces need line flushing at the beginning of the day and between patients?

A

High speed handpiece (tooth polisher / cavitron needs water flushing as it contains water line as well)

33
Q

Dental handpieces must be lubricated after each use. True or False?

A

True

34
Q

What type of handpiece(s) will never be used inside the patient’s mouth. What type is it?

A

Slow speed straight handpiece and laboratory slow speed handpiece (these types are sed with removable appliances: sport guards, partial dentures, retainers..)

35
Q

What type of barriers will be used to cover the handpiece motor / coupler?

A

Plastic tubing type

36
Q

Troubleshooting for handpiece error:

Handpiece is not making any noise, not spinning

A

-Check if power on dentist cart is turned ON or press rheostat firmer

37
Q

Troubleshooting for handpiece error: Water is not coming out of the high speed handpiece

A

Is the water switch on rheostat towards water? Check if you are using city water (activate air/water syringe for 30 sec) if water flow stops you are on bottle supply. Turn with the opposite way on the dentist cart

38
Q

Troubleshooting for handpiece error: Dentist unit is hissing at me with lots of air noise

A

Check to see if all lines are in correct slot, not mixed up and fully seated

39
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Troubleshooting for handpiece error: Slow speed handpiece not spinning

A

Handpiece may be in neutral mode, rotate fully clockwise to see spin forward

40
Q

The goal of ergonomics to to help people:

A

Stay healthy while performing their work more effectively

41
Q

The ideal working position for a dental assistant is:

A

A neutral position sitting upright with body weight evenly distrubted

42
Q

Repetitive motion, over flexion, and overextension of the wrist can significantly increase the risk of:

A

Cumulative trauma disorders

43
Q

When the dental chair is in the supine position the patient is:

A

positioned as if lying down

44
Q

Which form of delivery provides the dentist with the easiest access to the dental handpieces without twisting his/her body?

A

Front delivery

45
Q

The dental assistant’s stool is positioned ____ inches higher than the operator to allow the dental assistant to have better visibility.

A

4-6 inches

46
Q

The patient is positioned in the dental chair so that the head is lower than the knees. This position is called;

A

Subsupine

47
Q

The patient is positioned in the dental chair so that the patient’s chin is above their knees. This position is called:

A

Suprasupine

48
Q

When dismissing a patient, the chair is moved to what position?

A

Upright position

49
Q

The slow speed handpiece comes equipped with a fiber optic cable - true or false?

A

False

50
Q

The Assistina is a manual lubrication device - true of false?

A

False

51
Q

Handpieces should be lubricated weekly. True of False?

A

False - after each use

52
Q

A dental handpiece is identified as a ____ instrument that ____ be sterilized before reuse.

A

Critical; must

53
Q

The low-speed handpiece operates from ____ rotations per minute. (RPM)

A

10,000 to 30,000 RPM

54
Q

The ____ handpiece can operate both forward and backward and can be used with a variety of attachments.

A

Slow speed

55
Q

The ____ handpiece operates from air pressure and reaches speeds up to 450,000 rpm

A

High speed

56
Q

The high-speed handpiece uses ____ burs.

A

Friction-grip

57
Q

The ultrasonic handpiece is used for:

A

Scaling

58
Q

Which handpiece uses mechanical radiant energy of water and sound vibrations to create a pulsating effect on a tooth surface to remove calculus and stains?

A

Ultrasonic

59
Q

Dr. Black’s instrument formula is applied to:

A

All hand cutting instruments with cutting edges

60
Q

The exam kit is utilized for:

A

All basic dental procedures

61
Q

How many cotton forceps are in the SAIT basic exam kit?

A

2

62
Q

Dental hand instruments are often used for what procedures?

A

Restorative procedures

63
Q

Double-ended instruments have ______ and have two working ends.

A

Two shanks

64
Q

The function of a mouth mirror is to aid with..

A

Retraction and tissue protection & Indirect vision

65
Q

What are the three specific parts of an instrument?

A

Handle, shank, working end

66
Q

The ____ refers to the part of the instrument that attaches the working end to the handle

A

Shank

67
Q

Which instrument is used to measure the sulcus, or pocket depth, or the periodontium of each teeth?

A

Periodontal probe

Clinical Foundations (18 decks)

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