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Dent 1113 Test 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Describe sepine

A

Flat

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2
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Describe semi sepine

A

45 degree angle

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3
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Describe subsepine

A

Head down

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4
Q

What would you use and upright patient position for

A

Fluoride, x rays

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5
Q

How far should your face be from the patients

A

12-14 inches

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6
Q

Describe the proper posture for chair side assisting

A

Feet on chair ring, spine in “S” position

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7
Q

Where should your eye level be as the assistant

A

4-6 inches above the operators

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8
Q

Describe the operators chair position using the clock

A

7-12

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9
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Describe the assistants chair position

A

2-4

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10
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What is the chair position 12-2

A

Static

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11
Q

What type of transfer is handing the mirror and explorer

A

A 2 handed transfer

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12
Q

What is a fulcrum

A

The point of stability made using a tooth as a finger rest

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13
Q

What tooth should you use for the fulcrum

A

Closest to the tooth that is being worked on using the ring finger

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14
Q

What class of movement is the pen grasp

A

Class 2

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15
Q

What sets of instruments come on the tray

A

1 - examination, 2 - hand cutting, 3 - restoration, 4 - accessories

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16
Q

How should you hand instruments if the dentist is working on the upper arch

A

Facing up

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17
Q

Describe a plugger

A

Works like a hammer pushing down

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18
Q

Describe carvers

A

Used for scooping decay

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19
Q

What instrument comes in a pair

A

Gingival margin trimmers

20
Q

What distinguishes a finishing bur

A

The holes that allow it to smooth (flutes)

21
Q

For rubber points what does the color indicate

A

The courseness, darker (brown) = courser

22
Q

Describe a low volume ejector

A

Curving and bendy

23
Q

Describe high volume evacuators

A

Long skinny tube with serrated end

24
Q

What rpms is a high speed handpiece

A

400,000

25
Q

How far apart are septums

A

3-3.5 mm

26
Q

Which teeth should you make holes for in a dental dam

A

At least one tooth proximal on both sides and up to 8 teeth if you need more stability

27
Q

In dental dams what is the key hole

A

The clamp hole

28
Q

how many rpms is a slowspeed handpiece

A

5,000 -20,000

29
Q

What side do you put the clamp on first in a dental dam

A

Lingual

30
Q

do you place a dental dam before or after local anesthetic

A

after

31
Q

what is oil lubricant for

A

lips

32
Q

what is water lubricant for

A

dental dam

33
Q

when does folding occur in dental dams

A

when the holes are too curved or narrow

34
Q

when does stretching occur in dental dams

A

when the holes are too flat or wide

35
Q

what are the grip styles

A

pen grip, palm (for handing pliers), nose to thumb, palm to thumb

36
Q

describe air water tips

A

made out of metal and get sterilized

37
Q

what is a rheostat and how do you use it

A

a pedal for handpieces and you should only use your toe to control it

38
Q

how should you use a curing light

A

as close as possible to the work area, keep it safe and clean

39
Q

what are the two disadvantages of laser treatment

A

can not be used on teeth with restorations, takes longer

40
Q

what is air abrasion

A

like sandblasting

41
Q

what is air abrasion used for

A

sealants, stain removal, preparation, endodontic access

42
Q

what type of pliers do you use for putting cotton in the mouth

A

Howe pliers

43
Q

what type of instruments are placed last on the tray

A

Restorative

44
Q

What are gingival margin trimmers used for

A

Cutting enamel medically and distally

45
Q

Describe instrument formula

A

First - width, second edge angle, third - length, 4th - bladee angle

46
Q

Describe the functions of different burs

A

Round - entry, decay. Cone - decay, fissure - walls of prep.

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