Moisture Control/Dental Dam

Question 1

T/F The dental dam is placed before the local anesthetic is administered.

Answer 1

F.

Question 2

The end of the HVE tip is ___ so that it can be positioned parallel to the site for better suction.

Answer 2

Beveled.

Question 3

What are two main types of evacuators used in dental procedures?

Answer 3

High-volume suction and saliva ejector.

Question 4

Displaced out of line, especially teeth displaced from normal relation to the line of the dental arch; also called malposed.

Answer 4

Malaligned.

Question 5

With the high speed handpiece positioned on the occlusal surface of tooth #4 where would the HVE be positioned?

a. lingual surface of tooth #3
b. occlusal surface of tooth #5
c. Buccal surface of tooth #15
d. lower right buccal vestibule

Answer 5

A. Lingual surface of tooth #3.

Question 6

Thin, stretchable material that becomes a barrier when it is appropriately applied to selected teeth.

Answer 6

Dental Dam.

Question 7

Used to place rubber dam clamps on tooth.

Answer 7

Rubber Dam Forcepts.

Question 8

Metal or plastic from used to hold rubber dam material in place.

Answer 8

Rubber Dam Frame.

Question 9

Used to anchor the rubber dam material.

Answer 9

Rubber Dam Clamp.

Question 10

Used to punch holes into the rubber dam material

Answer 10

Rubber Dam Punch.