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When the maxillary and mandibular casts are trimmed and in occlusion, the overall height should be:
3 inches
After polish and isolation, what step is next in sealant application?
Apply etch
This type of curing light produces a high intensity light that does not generate excessive heat:
Argon Laser
What must be done prior to removal of cotton rolls?
Moist with water
What type of pressure is applied when polishing a removable appliance?
Slight
Which device is required when fabricating a tooth-whitening tray?
Vacuum former
Which of the following is NOT a post procedure instruction for a newly placed amalgam?
Your restoration is completely set
When mixing alginate what is placed in the bowl first?
alginate powder
Why is the mouthguard material allowed to droop before activating vacuum former switch?
allows for better detail on appliance
The dentist has placed the amalgam in the cavity preparation, which instrument will be passed next?
amalgam condenser
Rank the steps in order for a simple extraction:
anesthetic, pass elevators, pass forceps, pack gauze
What is recommended to avoid alveolitis?
avoid both drinking through a straw and smoking
After the final crown and bridge registration, what step records the patient's occlusion?
bite registration
Which product is applied to the models prior to fabricating tooth-whitening trays?
block out resin
Which items are necessary to prepare to mix alginate?
bowl and spatula, alginate and water, measuring devices
An endo file is dropped intraorally, what should have been placed to prevent aspiration of files?
dental dam
When placing a composite restoration which dental material is applied first following cavity preparation?
desensitizer
When applying topical anesthetic for a restorative procedure on # 12, which best describes the location?
directly above # 12 in the mucobuccal fold
Which solution is used with steam autoclave?
distilled water
Identify post treatment instructions following application of fluoride varnish:
do not rinse, eat or brush for 45 minutes after placement
How is the ultrasonic unit maintained?
drain nightly, rinse, refill each morning
Prior to placing topical anesthetic, the tissue is
dried with a 2x2 gauze
Rank the steps for fluoride varnish application:
dry teeth, apply varnish, evenly dispense, air dry, isolate for one minute, post treatment instructions
The anesthetic syringe is passed:
either below the chin or behind the head
The dentist has created an access opening to begin RCT. Which instrument will locate canals?
endo explorer
Which instrument locates canals during an endodontic procedure?
endo explorer
Once the sealant has been cured, which instrument is used to evaluate placement?
explorer
Which type of handpiece uses a friction grip bur to cut a cavity preparation?
high-speed handpiece
What is the benefit of reducing the palate or creating a hole in the palate on the model prior to vacuum forming a mouthguard?
improves material adaptation and provides a well-fitting appliance
This device can be used to view intraoral conditions:
intraoral camera
Which impression is recommended to be taken first?
mandibular
Identify the correct number for the cowhorn forcep and indicate the types of teeth it is designed to extract:
mandibular 1st and 2nd molars
Prior to sealant application what is used to polish the teeth?
non-fluoride prophy paste
When isolating for a maxillary procedure cotton rolls are placed:
on the buccal side only
Which grasp is used for instruments that have angled shanks?
pen
For a routine or uncomplicated extraction, which instrument is passed to separate the epithelial attachment from around the tooth?
periosteal elevator
When assembling the anesthetic syringe, what must be retracted prior to placing the cartridge?
piston rod
Identify the best method for removing debris from instruments:
place in ultrasonic cleaner
Which technique is best when hand-mixing alginate?
press the spatula to the side of the bowl while rotating the bowl
Which of the following require light curing after application?
prime and bond only
Which product is typically used to polish removable appliances?
pumice
The speed of the handpieces is controlled by:
rheostat
When passing an instrument to treat # 3, the working end is:
rotated toward the maxillary arch
Which of the following would NOT be used to irrigate canals during a root canal procedure?
saline
Which of the following best describes the stroke for coronal polish?
short, intermittent, overlapping
Which type of handpiece would be used with a disposable prophy angle?
slow-speed motor with a straight attachment
Which of the following is NOT a step in maintaining handpieces?
soak handpieces in disinfecting solution
You are assisting your dentist with a cavity preparation. Which instrument do you pass for removal of caries and soft dentin?
spoon excavator
Accurate study models demonstrate which of the following:
symmetrical trimming with specified angles and anatomic portions are accurate
What is the purpose of packing retraction cord?
temporarily displaces tissue to expose margin
When trimming models for tooth-whitening trays:
the models are be trimmed in a horseshoe shape
Which of the following is true regarding waterline maintenance:
waterlines should be flushed after each patient
What is of concern when applying pressure during coronal polish?
wears away enamel