review

Question 1

what does topical anesthetic work on

Answer 1

provides temporary numbing effect on nerve endings

Question 2

what ingredient in topical causes allergic reactions

Answer 2

lidocaine

Question 3

what is the max time that a topical anesthetic should stay on the tissues

Answer 3

1-2 minutes

Question 4

what application techniques does topical anesthetic come in

Answer 4

• ointments
• liquids
• sprays
• patches
• gel

Question 5

what type of topical can be used on a patient to control a gag reflex

Answer 5

spray topical

Question 6

what are potential side effects of whitening

Answer 6

thermal hypersensitivity
tissue irritation

Question 7

what materials are used in the at home whitening

Answer 7

custom fitted thermoplastic trays and peroxide based gels

Question 8

how much whitening agent is placed in the trau

Answer 8

small drop of gel per tooth

Question 9

what kind of tray is the whitening agent placed in

Answer 9

custom fitted thermoplastic

Question 10

what are the different types of at home whitening

Answer 10

brush on
whitening strips
tray with bleaching gels

Question 11

how long after starting whitening should a patient return to the dental office

Answer 11

after a week or two

Question 12

what must be checked after whitening has started

Answer 12

gingival irritation?

Question 13

what are the indications for tooth whitening

Answer 13

intrinsic staining of non vital tooth

exxtrinsic staining of vital and non vital teeth

aged teeth

Question 14

what is another term for necrotic

Answer 14

dead

Question 15

what teeth may require non vital bleaching

Answer 15

endodontically treated tooth that is discoloured

Question 16

what is the purpose of a dental liner

Answer 16

provides pulpal protection
dental regeneration
blocks pasage of irritants
stimulates tertiary dentin
pulp capping

Question 17

what kind of dentin does liner create

Answer 17

tertiary dentin

Question 18

where in the cavity prep is liner placed

Answer 18

palced in the deepest portion of the dental prep

Question 19

what must be done to the cavity prep before placing cavity liner

Answer 19

cavity prep must be dried

Question 20

what are the characteristics of dental liner

Answer 20

available in self-cured or light cured

Question 21

what is the most commonly used dental liner

Answer 21

calcium hydroxide

Question 22

what are the basic material used for base

Answer 22

zinc oxide eugenol
zinc phosphate
polycarboxylate
glass ionomer

Question 23

what effects does base have on the tooth

Answer 23

protective - protects the pulp
insulation - protects tooth from thermal shock
sedative - soothes damaged pulp

Question 24

what is the main ingredient in varnish

Answer 24

one or more natural resins dissolved in an organic solvent
- organic copal or resin gum
- either and/or chloroform

Question 25

what is the purpose of varnish

Answer 25

protects what it coats from surrounding environment

Question 26

when is varnish contraindicated

Answer 26

not to be used under composite, glass ionomer and any bonded restorations

Question 27

what is the order of varnish, base and liner when placed in a cavity prep

Answer 27

liner, base, varnish

Question 28

where in the cavity prep is varnish placed

Answer 28

on the cavity floor, walls and cavo-surface margin

Question 29

what is the general rule when needing sutures

Answer 29

used to control bleeding and promote healing, reduce post op pain and protects the area from debris

Question 30

what sutures are absorbable

Answer 30

plain cat gut chromic cat gut polyglactin surgical gut

Question 31

how long must non-absorbable sutures stay in the tissues

Answer 31

5-7 days

Question 32

what sutures are non absorbable

Answer 32

silk polyester fibers nylon

Question 33

what medicaments can be used in the removal of sutures

Answer 33

saline solution mineral oil

Question 34

what is done to the tissue before suture removal

Answer 34

debride the area with saline

Question 35

is local anesthetic used to remove sutures

Answer 35

it can be, but is not necessary

Question 36

what must be done to the sutures after they are removed

Answer 36

must be counted to ensure all sutures have been removed

Question 37

what is the purpose of a periodontal dressing

Answer 37

serves as a bandage for a surgical site

Question 38

what part of the tooth transmits pain stimulus to the pulp

Answer 38

dentin

Question 39

what is the purpose of a desensitizing agent

Answer 39

protects the tooth from tooth hypersensitivity

Question 40

what skills are RDAS in manitoba not licensed to perform

Answer 40

pulp vitality test percussion and palpation thermal sensitivity test electronic pulp testing gingival retraction gingival retraction corf placing retraction cord

Question 41

what key nutrient helps buils and repair the human body

Answer 41

protein

Question 42

what vitamin can be taken if someone bruises easily

Answer 42

vitamin c

Question 43

what mineral participates in tooth and bone formation

Answer 43

calcium

Question 44

what vitamin is made available to the skin in the presence of light

Answer 44

vitamin D

Question 45

what are the primary sources of calcium

Answer 45

dairy products

Question 46

what nerve is anesthetized to freeze tooth 11, 14,17

Answer 46

anterior superior alveolar nerve and nasopalatine nerve

Question 47

what class of cavity is an MOD, O, BUCCAL

Answer 47

mod - class II o - class i buccal - class v

Question 48

what direction is the wedge placed for posterior and anterior teeth

Answer 48

posterior is towards lingual no wedges are used for anterior

Question 49

which way does the base of the wedge face?

Answer 49

on the gingiva

Question 50

how many wedges are required for an MOD, MO, O

Answer 50

mod - 2 mo - 1 o - 0

Question 51

what is the purpose of a carbide bur

Answer 51

preparing the tooth

Question 52

what type of food would you recommend for post op instructions after a serial extraction

Answer 52

soft foods soups foods that help build repair body tissues