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NDAP NAVDEN 102 Unit 2: Dental Instruments > Lesson 2.1: Dental Instruments > Flashcards

Lesson 2.1: Dental Instruments Flashcards

1
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A small rounded mirror with a detachable handle

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Mouth Mirror

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What is a Mouth Mirror used for

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  1. To view the oral area
  2. To reflect light into the oral cavity
  3. To retract the tongue and oral tissues
  4. To protect the oral mucosa from injury
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A hook-like instrument with a sharp-pointed working end

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Explorer

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What is an Explorer used for

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  1. To detect breaks in the enamel of the tooth
  2. To check the integrity of the tooth and restorative margins, and severity of decay (area of suspected caries will stick when being removed)
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This tool is helpful in locating foreign bodies stuck between the teeth and in the sulcus; such as popcorn husks and toothpick fragments

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Explorer

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This tool can also be a double-ended instrument with a probe on the opposite end

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Explorer

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A tool with a long, blunt working end

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Probe

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The working end of this tool is marked in millimeter increments from 1-10 millimeters

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Probe

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A tool used to measure patient’s periodontal pockets

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Probe

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This tool can also be a double-ended instrument with an explorer on the opposite end

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Probe

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11
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Tweezer-like instruments

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Cotton Forceps

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12
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What is a Cotton Forceps used for

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  1. Place cotton pellets, medications, and dressing in the oral cavity (typically done by the provider)
  2. Transport small items such as wedges, to and from the mouth (typically done by the dental assistant)
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A tool used for administering local anesthetic with disposable injection needles

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Aspirating Syringe

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TRUE OR FALSE:

Thickness, larger gauge in a needle means a larger needle diameter

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False

The larger the gauge (number), the smaller the needle diameter

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Aspirating Syringe:

Long needles are used for

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Mandibular use

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Aspirating Syringe:

Short needles are used for

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Maxillary use

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17
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TRUE OR FALSE:

Aspirating action ensures anesthetic is not injected into the bloodstream

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True

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18
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A glass cartridge containing the anesthetic, placed into the barrel of the aspirating syringe

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Anesthetic carpule

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These tools may be used after the initial preparations are made with a handpiece

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Hand Cutting Instruments

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These tools can be used interchangeably with rotary instruments

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Hand Cutting Instruments

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This tool is used to remove soft dentin, debris, and caries

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Spoon Excavator

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Spoon Excavator:

The Two Sizes

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  1. Large Spoon

2. Small Spoon

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Instrumentation for Amalgam Restorations:

A disposable accessory that forms a wall or box around a tooth to hold the filling material until it sets

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Matrices (Matrix)

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Instrumentation for Amalgam Restorations:

Separates the restoration from the adjacent tooth, ensuring a contact will remain between the teeth

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Matrices (Matrix)

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Instrumentation for Amalgam Restorations:

Used on posterior teeth

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Matrices (Matrix)

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Instrumentation for Amalgam Restorations:

Held in place with a Tofflemire Retainer

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Matrices (Matrix)

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Instrumentation for Amalgam Restorations:

Holds the stainless steel matrix together

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Tofflemire (Matrix Band) Retainer

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Tofflemire (Matrix Band) Retainer:

The main body of the retainer

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Frame

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Tofflemire (Matrix Band) Retainer:

Holds the ends of the matrix band in place

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Vise

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Tofflemire (Matrix Band) Retainer:

Screw-like rod; used to secure the ends of the matrix to the vice

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Spindle

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Tofflemire (Matrix Band) Retainer:

Tightens the spindle to the band

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Outer Knob

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Tofflemire (Matrix Band) Retainer:

Adjusts the vice to increase or decrease the size of the matrix band

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Inner Knob

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Tofflemire (Matrix Band) Retainer:

Enables the matrix band to loop in the direction of choice

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Guide Slots

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Instrumentation for Amalgam Restorations:

A relatively small triangular disposable accessories; made of wood or plastic, in an assortment of sizes

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Wedges

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35
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Tools used to help contour the matrix to the tooth anatomy

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Wedges

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36
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Tools used to reduce gingival irritation, preventing Overhangs

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Wedges

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37
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Excessive restorative material projecting over the cavity margin

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Overhangs

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38
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This tool is used to carry amalgam to the cavity prep

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Amalgam Carrier

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39
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TRUE OR FALSE:

Amalgam Carriers are most commonly double ended

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True

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40
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This tool is used to pack the amalgam into the cavity preparation; has a flat working end; available in a variety of diameters

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Amalgam Condenser

41
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Newly mixed amalgam is placed into this tool and picked up by the amalgam carrier for transfer

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Amalgam Well

42
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A tool used to recreate the tooth anatomy; used on mesial, distal, facial, and lingual surfaces

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Carvers

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Carvers:

Has thin, rounded working ends

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Interproximal Carver (IPC)

44
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Carvers:

Has thin, pointed working ends; used on occlusal surfaces

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(Half) Hollenback

45
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Carvers:

Double-ended instrument

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Discoid/Cleoid

46
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Carvers:

The shape of Discoid end

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Disc-shaped

47
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The shape of Cleoid end

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Spade-shaped

48
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Carvers:

Double-ended instrument; a larger version of Discoid/Cleoid

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Tanner-5 (T-5)

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Carvers:

The shape of Tanner end

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Fan-shaped

50
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A tool used to smooth/buff and refine pits and fissures of occlusal surfaces; has a small ball and large ball

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Burnisher

51
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Burnishers:

The shape of Ovoid

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Football-shaped

52
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Burnishers:

Can be double-ended; commonly called “Football”

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Ovoid

53
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Burnishers:

Commonly called “Acorn”

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Anatomical Burnisher

54
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Instrumentation for Resin Restorations:
A clear, plastic disposable accessory that forms a wall or box around a tooth to hold the milling material until it is cured

A

Celluloid (Mylar) Strip

55
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Instrumentation for Resin Restorations:

This separates the restoration from the adjacent tooth, ensuring a contact will remain between the teeth

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Celluloid (Mylar) Strip

56
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Instrumentation for Resin Restorations:

Used on anterior teeth

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Celluloid (Mylar) Strip

57
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Instrumentation for Resin Restorations:

Constructed of chrome or Teflon, which will not stain or stick

A

Resin Instruments

58
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Types of Resin Instruments

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  1. Stellite - May be made out of plastic
  2. Woodson
  3. Ladmore
59
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Resin Instruments:

This instrument has rounded working ends; used to smooth and shape

A

Ladmore

60
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Instrumentation for Resin Restorations:

Used to smooth the restoration

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Finishing Aids

61
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Finishing Aids:

Attaches to the mandrel on a low-speed handpiece

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Abrasive Discs

62
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Finishing Aids:
Used to shape or smooth facial and lingual surfaces of anterior teeth; has small sandpaper discs available in various grits

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Abrasive Discs

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Finishing Aids:

Used to shape and smooth mesial and distal surfaces; narrow sandpaper strips

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Abrasive Strips

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Finishing Aids:

Used to polish and smooth; attaches to a low-speed bur

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Abrasive Stones

65
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Finishing Aids:

Used for final finishing and polishing; round-shaped

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Abrasive Wheels

66
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Instrumentation for Resin Restorations:

A miniature attachment device for discs and wheels in slow-speed handpieces

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Mandrel

67
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Thin rubber-like square sheet, in various degrees of thickness; light, medium, heavy

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Dental Dam

68
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TRUE OR FALSE:

Dental Dams are commonly made of latex, but are NOT available in a latex-free form

A

False

Dental Dams are available in latex-free forms

69
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Dental Dam:

A tool used to punch different size holes in the rubber dam material

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Dental Dam Punch

70
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Dental Dam:

U-shaped; holds the rubber dam

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Dental Dam Frame

71
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TRUE OR FALSE:

Dental Dam Clamps come in various sizes and shapes

A

True

72
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Dental Dam:

This tool is used to place and remove Dental Dam Clamp(s)

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Dental Dam Clamp Forceps

73
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Dental Dam:

A safety mechanism, attached to the Dental Dam Clamp

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Ligature

74
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Dental Dam:

A mouthpiece that acts as a bite block, rubber dam, and suction

A

Isolite

75
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A multipurpose glass container that can be used to hold medications or small items

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Dappen Dish

76
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A tool that is used to mix materials; stainless steel or plastic

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Spatula

77
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A carbon paper; comes in various colors

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Articulating Paper

78
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Used to hold Articulating Paper

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Articulating Paper Forceps

79
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A guide to help choose the correct color of restorative material for anterior teeth

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Visible Light-Cured (VLC) Shade Guide

80
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A short instrument with a small ball on its working-end to mix Dycal

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Dycal Instrument

81
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A large suction tip (sterile or disposable)

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High Volume Evacuator (HVE)

82
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A straw-like disposable suction tip

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Saliva Ejector

83
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Combines with handpiece to cut or remove hard tooth structure; frictions grip or latch type

A

Bur

84
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What is the main power source for Dental Handpieces

A

The Air System

85
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How are Dental Handpieces classified

A

According to Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

86
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What are Dental Handpieces used for

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Used in cavity preps and cleaning

87
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RPM of Fiber Optic High-Speed Handpieces

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450,000 RPM

88
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How do Fiber Optic High-Speed Handpieces prevent pulp injury/damage

A

Sprays water/air on bur for cooling

89
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Different types of Fiber Optic High-Speed Handpieces

A
  1. Push-Button Chuck - Most Common
  2. Power Level Chuck
  3. Conventional Chuck
90
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RPM of a Slow-Speed Motor, with a Straight Handpiece Attachment

A

10,000 - 30,000 RPM

91
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What is a Slow-Speed Motor, with a Straight Handpiece Attachment, used for

A

Extra-Oral Use

92
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TRUE OR FALSE:

A Slow-Speed Motor, with a Straight Handpiece Attachment, can only be engaged to go forward

A

False

Able to be engaged to go forward OR reverse

93
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The function of a Slow-Speed Motor with a Straight Handpiece Attachment

A

Used for laboratory procedures to trim provisional and permanent crowns

94
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What is a Slow-Speed Motor, with a Contra-Angle Handpiece Attachment, designed for

A

Intra-Oral Procedures

95
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The function of a Slow-Speed Motor, with a Contra-Angle Handpiece Attachment

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  1. Bur remove decay
  2. Refine cavity preparation
  3. Adjust occlusal restorations
  4. Polish amalgam restorations
  5. Adjust provisional and permanent crowns; bridges, partials, and dentures
96
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TRUE OR FALSE:

Contra-Angle can attach to a Straight Handpiece or to a Slow-Speed Motor

A

True

97
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Slow-Speed Motor, with a Contra-Angle Handpiece Attachment:

Characteristics of the Latch Type

A
  1. Prophylaxis polishing cup or brush

2. Bur is secured by a swivel in the back of the handpiece

98
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Slow-Speed Motor, with a Contra-Angle Handpiece Attachment:

Characteristics of the Friction Grip

A

Bur is secured by pushing the back of the handpiece

NDAP NAVDEN 102 Unit 2: Dental Instruments (1 decks)

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