Intro To Pre-Clinical Skills

Question 1

What handpiece is usually used with the fibre optic gold-ring connector?

Answer 1

Fast handpiece

Question 2

What handpiece has a motor to attach?

Answer 2

Slow handpiece

Question 3

What handpiece joins to the connector with the sliver ring?

Answer 3

Slow

Question 4

How to remove handpiece?

Answer 4

Push slip-ring down

Question 5

What are the differences between slow and fast hand piece?

Answer 5

Fast is narrower and thinner - used for initial cut
Slow is thicker and shorter - used to remove decay

Question 6

What is the difference between slow speed and fast speed burrs?

Answer 6

Slow speed burrs have a latch
Fast speed are coated with diamond, produce more heat and are much faster

Question 7

How to insert burr into handpiece?

Answer 7

Press back of handpiece

Question 8

What restorative material is used for temporary filling?

Answer 8

Zinc oxide

Question 9

What are properties of glass iomer?

Answer 9

Less likely to leak due to high viscosity
Looks more natural
Requires an applicator gun

Question 10

How is the capsule activated and used to press the material out?

Answer 10

Press capsule against bench until red portion is depressed into the capsule
Mix in the amalgamator for 10 seconds
Place capsule into dispenser gun and press material out into the tooth

Question 11

How to prepare your station and phantom head?

Answer 11

Fill water up
Turn station on
Attach head to the station
Clean everything and maintain organisation