Dentistry Lab

Question 1

How often should the hand piece be charged

Answer 1

After each days use

Question 2

How long should the hand piece and footpedal be charged for

Answer 2

At least 90 mins

Question 3

What is the function of the dental probe

Answer 3

For locating some gingival plaque and to evaluate enamel

Question 4

What is the function of the dental mouth mirror

Answer 4

Good for visualizing lesions

Question 5

What is the function of the MOuth speculum

Answer 5

For maintaining mouth open

Question 6

What is the function of the dental scaler

Answer 6

Removing supragingival calculus only

Question 7

What is the dental curette used for

Answer 7

Remove subgingival calculus

Question 8

What is the function of the periosteal elevator

Answer 8

For lifting gingiva

Question 9

What happens if foot pedal is depressed half way

Answer 9

Tip is activated and h20 flows

Question 10

What happens if foot pedal is completely pressed

Answer 10

Activated boost

Question 11

Which three parts can be steam sterilized in the cordless dental polisher

Answer 11

Outer sheath, color ring, handpiece cradle