Functions (old module)

Question 1

What is the function of a spindle (pin)?

Answer 1

Stabilizes band in holder

Question 2

What is the function of a slot (channel)?

Answer 2

It holds the position of the band

Question 3

What is the position of the outer nut?

Answer 3

It tightens the spindle

Question 4

Function of inner nut?

Answer 4

Adjusts the size from bigger to smaller

Question 5

Function of a diagonal slot?

Answer 5

To receive ends of band

Question 6

What is the function of a thumb ring?

Answer 6

It is used to pull back plunger and shoot harpoon into stopper

Question 7

Function of finger grip and finger bar?

Answer 7

Allows the dentist to control the syringe firmly in one hand

Question 8

Function of the barrel of syringe?

Answer 8

Holds cartridge in place (loaded through open side of barrel to watch for blood)

Question 9

Function of the plunger (piston rob)?

Answer 9

Pushes rubber stopper of anesthetic cartridge and forces solution out of needle

Question 10

Function of harpoon?

Answer 10

Engages in stopper to hold Carpule in place

Question 11

Function of the hub end of syringe (needle adaptor)

Answer 11

Cartridge end of needle passes through syringe to puncture rubber diaphragm

Question 12

6 post operative instructions to give patients after surgery

Answer 12

You should not spit (24 hours)
Don’t smoke (24 hours)
Don’t drink through straw (24 hours)
No commercial mouthwash, alcohol will irritate
Rinse with warm saline water every 1-2 hours a(24 hours)