Unit 16 Working as a team in Dental Clinic Flashcards
1
Q
How many classifications of motion exist?
A
5
2
Q
What is Class I motion?
A
Movement of hands only
ex. picking up a cotton roll
3
Q
What is Class II motion?
A
Hand and wrist motion
ex. transferring an instrument to the operator
4
Q
What is Class III motion?
A
Hands, wrist and elbow
ex. reaching for a
handpiece
5
Q
What is Class IV motion?
A
Entire arm and shoulder
6
Q
What is Class V motion?
A
Spine rotation
ex. turning around
7
Q
What is the advantage of four handed dentistry (having an assistant)?
A
- avoiding incorecct movements and class IV and V
- save time
8
Q
Where is the transfer zone?
A
5 oclock
9
Q
Single handed transfer is used for…. (3)
A
- most procedures
- transfer with left hand
- right hand for apriation
10
Q
Two handed transfer is used for…
A
rubber dam forceps
11
Q
What fingers are used for handling the instrument?
A
1 2 and 3 fingers
12
Q
What fingers are used for withdrawl?
A
4 & 5
