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1
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Amalgam Carrier

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To carry and dispense amalgam for cavity

preparation

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Amalgam Well

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To hold amalgam before it is placed in preparation

To hold amalgam while loading amalgam carrier

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Articulating Paper Holder

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To hold articulating paper in place

To check centric and lateral occlusion

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4
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Burnishers- Football, Ball, and

Acorn

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To smooth amalgam after condensing; to contour matrix band before
placement; to perform initial carving of amalgam; to burnish other
restorative material; to burnish temporary filling material

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5
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Composite Burnisher

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To form occlusal anatomy in composite restorations and to

achieve final contouring of anatomy, pits, fissures, and grooves.

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Composite Placement Instrument

A 
To carry composite material to
the cavity preparation
To place, condense, and carve
composite material in cavity
preparation
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7
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Condenser (plugger)– Smooth

and Serrated

A 
To pack and condense amalgam
into cavity preparation; to pack
and condense other restorative
materials; to pack and condense
temporary filling material
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8
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Cotton Forceps (Pliers)

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To grasp or transfer items and/or material into

and out of the oral cavity

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Explorer

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Used to examine teeth for decay (caries),

calculus, furcations, or other abnormalities.

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Interproximal Condenser

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To pack and condense amalgam into

interproximal areas of cavity preparation

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Liner applicator

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Liner applicator is used on amalgam, composite,

crown and bridge, and temporary filling tray setups.

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12
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Mouth Mirror

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To provide indirect vision
To retract lips, cheeks, and tongue
To reflect light into the mouth.

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13
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Spoon Excavator( Hand cutting
instrument)
A

Used to remove soft dentin, debris, and caries

from tooth. Hand cutting instrument

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14
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Tanner Carver (restorative)

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To carve occlusal anatomy into amalgam restorations. To carve
occlusal anatomy in other restorative and temporary filling materials.

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15
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Woodson

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Woodson is used on amalgam, composite, crown, and bridge,

temporary filling, and provisional crown tray setups

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16
Q

What is the goal of

preventive dentistry?

A

Is to help people of all
ages attain optimal oral
health throughout their
lives.

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17
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What are the two most

common dental diseases?

A

Dental caries and

periodontal disease

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18
Q

What is the goal of a
patient education
program?

A

To prevent dental disease,

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19
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What is the initial step in a
patient education
program?

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A partnership must be
formed between the
patient and the dental
healthcare team.

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20
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What are dental sealants?

A

Is a plastic-like coating
that is applied over the
occlusal pits and grooves
of the teeth

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21
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What is the process by
which fluoride prevents
decay?

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Slowing demineralization
and enhancing
remineralization of tooth
surfaces

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22
Q

What are the two routes
or means by which the
body receives fluoride?

A

Systemic fluoride is ingested
Topical fluoride is applied in
direct contact with the teeth

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23
Q

What is the name of the
dental condition that
results from too much
fluoride?

A

fluorosis

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24
Q

What precautions are
necessary for children
who use fluoridated
toothpaste?

A 
Adult supervision of young
children during toothbrushing
is necessary, and the child
should be instructed not to
swallow the toothpaste.
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25
Q

What is the key dietary
factor that relates to
dental caries?

A

Dental caries cannot
occur without dietary
sugars

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26
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What information must a
patient include in a food
diary?

A

includes everything eaten each day for 1
week. This listing includes all meals,
supplements, gum, snacks, and fluoridated
water. The patient must also record the time
the food was eaten, the quantity in
household measures, and the amount of
sugar that was added to any of the foods or
beverages

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27
Q

How do sugar-free sodas

relate to dental caries?

A 
Diet or "sugar-free" sodas
contain their own acid. This
acid attacks the teeth. Each
acid attack lasts about 20
minutes.
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28
Q

What can patients do

daily to remove plaque?

A

Thoroughly remove

plaque at least once daily

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29
Q

Which type of toothbrush
bristle is usually
recommended?

A

Soft

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30
Q

Which method of
toothbrushing is generally
recommended?

A

Bass

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31
Q

What is the difference
between dental floss and
dental tape?

A

Floss is round tape is flat

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32
Q

17 Which is more
effective: waxed or
unwaxed dental floss?

A

Unwaxed

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33
Q

What cleaners can be

used to clean dentures?

A 
Commercial denture cleanser, a
mild soap, dishwashing liquid, or a
mild toothpaste should be used on
the brush. The denture should be
brushed with short strokes.
34
Q

Will “tartar control”
toothpaste remove
calculus?

A

NO

35
Q

If you cannot brush and
floss after lunch, what
should you do?

A 
Rinsing the mouth with water
is recommended after meals
and snacks when
toothbrushing and interdental
cleaning are not possible
36
Q

In placing a composite restoration, a possible order of materials would be…….

A

Etch, sealer (Prime and Bond), flowable, Heliomolar (heavier composite).

37
Q

The instrument that the assistant passes to the doctor to help shape the composite is the

A

Plastic instrument

38
Q

Brushing in circles at the gum line is effective because the tooth

A

surfaces are rounded and the area where the gums and teeth meet are scalloped and this method allows the bristles to remove the sticky plaque in the places where plaque accumulates the most.

39
Q

Wrap the floss around your ____ _____ and leave enough slack
between them to tighten or loosen the floss when necessary.

A

middle fingers

40
Q

Use you ______ ______ and ______ to manipulate the floss between
each tooth.

A

Pointer finger

Thumb

41
Q

What are the 2 most common dental diseases?

A

Dental Caries

and Gingival Infections

42
Q

Disclosing Agent

A

A coloring agent that makes plaque visible when applied to the teeth.

43
Q

Disclosing solution shows heavy

A

plaque formation throughout the mouth. Used in appointments to demonstrate to the patient.

44
Q

How to brush?

Position the toothbrush…

A

head and bristle tips so that they reach the gingival margin, in circular motions.

45
Q

Brush for a total of?

A

2 min

46
Q

1.Systemic fluoride

A

IS INGESTED/SWALLOWED; absorbed through the intestine into the blood stream and transported to the tissues where it is needed.
(By water, food, beverages or supplements)

47
Q

Topical fluoride

A

is applied in direct contact with the teeth

48
Q

Fluoride Varnish:

A

A concentrated topical fluoride within a resin or synthetic base that is painted on the teeth

49
Q

Fluorosis

A

a condition affectingtoothenamel and is caused by too much fluoride intake

50
Q

Toothpaste amounts?
Under 3:
Ages 3-6:

A

Under 3 : Smear (grain of rice)

Ages 3 to 6: Pea sized

51
Q

Dental Sealants

A

Plastic like coating that is applied over the occlusal pits and grooves of the teeth.

52
Q

Team Dentistry / Four Handed Dentistry

A

help reduce the amount of time a dental exam or procedure may take.

53
Q

Position of Use

A

To place the working end of the instrument toward the arch that the dentist is working on and not waste time repositioning the instrument correctly.

54
Q

Operating Zones

4 total

A

Operators zone
Transfer zone
Assistance zone
Static Zone

55
Q

What area is the Operators Zone

A

7 - 12 o’clock

56
Q

What area is the Transfer Zone

A

4 - 7 o’clock

57
Q

What area is the Assistants Zone

A

2 - 4 o’clock

58
Q

What area is the Static Zone

A

12 - 2 o’clock

59
Q

Delivery systems (3)

A

Side
Front
Rear

60
Q

____ Delivery- mounted to walls or cabinets

A

Side

61
Q

____ Delivery- over the patient’s chest

A

Front

62
Q

____ Delivery- behind the patient

A

Rear

63
Q

The hand that the assistant uses to pass most instruments to a right-handed dentist

A

is the LEFT HAND.

64
Q

Fulcrum

A

Provides a stable “finger rest” for the hand. This will

Help avoid the hand slipping or damaging tissues.

65
Q

A dental impression is a _______ replica or

_________

A

Negative Replica or Imprint

66
Q

Alginate

Water to Powder ratios

A

Maxillary (upper) usually requires 3 scoops to 3 water (thicker)
Mandibular (lower) 2 scoops to 2 water (runny)

67
Q

An IMPORTANT step to do prior to measuring out scoops of alginate powder is to

A

Shake the closed container in order to Fluff the contents

68
Q

Vibrator

A

is used to remove air from the mix of plaster and stone and to aid in the flow of material when a diagnostic model is poured up

69
Q

Slurry

A

the mixture of gypsum and water that is used in the finishing of dental models

70
Q

Homogenous

A

a word to describe having uniform quality and consistency throughout

71
Q

Volatile

A

a substance that can evaporate quickly and is very explosive

72
Q

Pontic

A

the “false” tooth of a fixed bridge

73
Q

Articulator

A

A mechanical device that simulates the patient’s joint movement and is used to hold the upper and lover dental models in place

74
Q

An articulator allows for

A

dentist or lab tech to visualize the way the teeth work together for treatment planning or to construct a dental appliance

75
Q

Shank

A
  • this part connects the working end to the handle of the instruments
76
Q

Rheostat

A

is a pedal that the operator uses foot pressure to operate various dental equipment ( high/ low hand pieces)

77
Q

Extrinsic

A

Extrinsic

stains on the surface of the tooth that can be polished off (coffee, tea, colored drinks)

78
Q

Amalgamator

A

An machine used to triturate (mechanically mix) dental materials by vigorously shaking the capsule that holds the ingredients

79
Q

Gypsum

A

a mineral that is used in the formation of plaster of Paris & dental stone.

80
Q

Dental Plaster or plaster of Paris

A

Used for diagnostic models or Preliminary models Is white and is the weakest of the 3 forms

81
Q

Vacuum Former

A

uses heat and a vacuum to form different plastics or resins to a diagnostic model; products that a vacuum former is used for:
bleaching trays, mouth guards, custom impressions trays

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