Clinical Foundations - Week 4 PP

Question 1

The four functions of dentistry

Answer 1

1. Preventive Functions
2. Corrective Functions
3. Restorative Functions
4. Esthetic Functions

Question 2

1. Preventive Functions:

Answer 2

• Efforts to reduce caries, maintain and keep healthy teeth, prevent periodontal disease
• Goal is to prevent new and recurring disease
• Examples: fluoride and sealants application, dietary counselling, patient education

Question 3

2. Corrective Functions:

Answer 3

• Straightening mal-aligned teeth into a functioning occlusion (bite)
• Reduces psychosocial problems, oral malfunction and dental disease.
• Examples: to straighten teeth that are rotated, corrects unevenly spaces teeth

Question 4

3. Restorative Functions:

Answer 4

• Repair and replacement of decay (cavity) or missing teeth
• Replacement of failed restorations
• Goal is to restore tooth to its normal function
• Examples: amalgam and resin restorations, and temporary restoration

Question 5

4. Esthetic Functions:

Answer 5

• Dental techniques used to improve aesthetics of the teeth and gums
• Remove abnormal spacing between teeth (diastema)
• Goal is to provide proper function or improve the appearance
• Examples: placement of veneers, and whitening techniques

Question 6

Skills a dental assistant is authorized to perform

Answer 6

dental radiographs*
impressions
dental dam
selective coronal polishing and anticariogenic agents
pit and fissure sealants
desensitizing agents
matrices and wedges
topical anaesthetic
suture removal
bases and liners

Question 7

Who invented 4-numbered instrument formula?

Answer 7

Dr. Black

Question 8

What is the purpose of accessory instruments?

Answer 8

additional aids / extra instruments not within the cassette

Ex. scissors, mixing spatula

Question 9

What instruments are commonly found inside premade exam cassette?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

We have classes/categories according to extent of movement? which are you using when exploring teeth?

Answer 10

Class 2 - use of fingers & wrist

Question 11

Your patient has a severe allergy to latex and you just used latex gloves. What type of allergy is most sever and requires use of epi pen?

Answer 11

Type 1 - severe allergic reaction

Question 12

What type of handpiece is used to cut tissue?

Answer 12

laser handpiece

Question 13

what is the max speed for a highspeed electric hand piece ?

Answer 13

200,000 RPM (air driven is 450,000)

Question 14

What is the role of the rheostat?

Answer 14

to adjust the speed of a handpiece

Question 15

During patient treatment the static zone is primary used for..

Answer 15

to place additional equipment/instruments for later