Delmar General Chairside

Alveolitis is caused by a clot

-Failing to form -Washing out of the socket

The bottom side of the Tofflemire™ matrix retainer is directed to which of the following?

-Gingival tissue -Diagonal slot on the vise

Examples(s) of extrinsic stains are

-Green stains -Black-line stains -Tobacco stains

Attachment(s) for an overdenture are

-Magnets -Snaps

The tray used for alginate impressions is (are)

-Perforated -Rim locked

Which metals are added to gold to create an alloy for crowns, inlays, and onlays?

-Platinum -Tin

The dental curing light is used to

-Set certain materials -Cure certain materials

The proper stroke when using the prophy cup is

-Short -Intermittent -Overlapping

Which solution is most commonly used to irrigate the canals?

-Sodium hypochlorite -Household bleach

Microetchers are used for which of the following procedures:

-denture repairs -pit and fissure sealant preparation -roughening surface for bonding orthodontic bands

The classification of fracture in which only the enamel is involved is Class

1

The shelf life of alginate material is approximately

1 year

Preventive procedures include1. Pit and fissure sealants2. Fluoride therapy3. Extraction of badly decayed teeth4. Some orthodontic procedures

1, 2

For infection-control purposes, it is best for sinks to be operated by 1. Wrists 2. Feet 3. Knees 4. Sensors

1, 2, 3, 4

The invisible aligners provide a method of tooth straightening without traditional braces. With the average case, the number of "aligners" in a series could be ____ aligners per case.

10 to 30

Cutting burs have how many blades?

6

The ideal temperature for mixing alginate is ____ degrees F.

70

The most convenient way to alter the setting time for alginate is to

Adjust the water temperature

The method of using a live operator to inform patients of emergency telephone numbers while the office is closed is the

Answering service

The charting symbol for an abscessed tooth is a(n)

Arrow over the tooth Line through the root Circle around the tooth *****None of the above

Fine abrasives are called powders or flours and are graded F, FF, and FFF for increasing fineness; these characteristics best describe which of the following abrasives?

Grit or grade

Too little sugar or glucose causes a person to experience

Hypoglycemia

Caries on the interproximal surfaces of the anterior teeth are Class

III

The most common use for alginate is

Impressions for study models

Gates-Glidden drills are used

In the low-speed handpiece

Periodontal probes are used to

Measure the depth of the gingival sulcus

The size of a preformed crown is determined by the

Mesial and distal measurement

When loading the maxillary tray with alginate, the material is loaded in

One increment from the posterior

In the second treatment sequence of the immediate denture, the patient has which of the following?

Only the posterior teeth extracted

When the vertical overlap is greater than normal, this is considered a(n)

Overbite

Gold alloy crowns that have porcelain facials are known as ____ crowns.

PFM

What is the list of everything that was shipped and is enclosed with the supplies?

Packing slip

Which type of prosthesis replaces one or more teeth in one arch and is retained and supported by the underlying tissues and remaining teeth?

Partial denture

On which record is the patient's name, address, phone number, and Social Security number recorded?

Patient history

What surgery involves surgically separating the gingival from the underlying tissue (the gingival is incised with a scalpel and then separated with a periosteal elevator)?

Periodontal flap surgery

Which instrument is used to detach the periosteum from the outer bone?

Periosteal elevator

Three surfaces meet and form a

Point angle

The part of a bridge that replaces the missing tooth is the

Pontic

The most useful tools in diagnosing periapical problems are ofte

Radiographs

The teeth are allowed to be moved through the process of

Resorption

Which instrument is used to deflect tissue from the surgical site?

Retractor

The control for the handpieces is the

Rheostat

Every dental office should have an up-to-date emergency kit. If this kit contains controlled substances, it must be kept locked up. T or F

True

Home bleaching is very popular with patients because of the lower cost. T or F

True

Medicaid requires that the dentist accept the reduced amount of payment in full without billing the patient for the remainder. T or F

True

Most dentists keep patient records for the entirety of their careers. T or F

True

Periodontal dressings act like an oral bandage to protect the tissues during the healing process. T or F

True

Sensitive topics may be discussed regarding patient health and medications being taken. Certain patients may be identified for "premedication" status before dental treatment. T or F

True

Stainless steel crowns placed on primary teeth stay in place until the permanent tooth erupts. T or F

True

The dental laser is a medical device that generates a precise beam of concentrated light energy. There is training for the dental assistants when the laser is used. T or F

True

To flush the air-water syringe with water between patients is to reduce the risk of retaining oral fluids. T or F

True

Twelve to eighteen inches of dental tape are used as part of the tooth polishing procedure. T or F

True

During osseous surgery, bone replacement grafts may be placed. Match the graft with its description. 1.Tissues from different species: cow, pig 2.Cortical and cancellous bone extracted from intraoral and extraoral sites 3.Various synthetic materials, hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate 4.Tissue transplanted between people of the same species

__4__ Autogenous __2__ Allogeneic (alloplastic grafts) __1__ Xenogeneic __3__ Allogeneic (autografts)

Which of the following brushing techniques is the most popular?

Bass or modified Bass

The intracanal instrument that removes the soft tissue from the pulpal canal is

Broach

Nitroglycerin helps to

Dilate the arteries

An oral hygiene aid that would show the presence of plaque by staining it is

Disclosing agent

The time in the appointment book not scheduled is ____ time.

Down

The key to any dental office is

Effective patient scheduling

If dentists wanted to loosen a tooth or remove root fragments, they would ask for a(n)

Elevator

Before a patient faints, the patient may complain of all symptoms except

Excitement

During a clinical examination, the patient's lymph nodes are examined from the ear to the vermillion border. T or F

False

It is correct to assume all elderly patients will need some kind of assistance as they are being seated. T or F

False

The floor of the mouth is examined with the patient's mouth opened. T or F

False

When assisting a left-handed operator, the assistant will hold the evacuator (HVE) in his or her right hand. T or F

False

The bur used in the high-speed handpiece is the ____ shank.

Friction-grip

The charting symbol for an impacted tooth is a(n)

Circle around the tooth

Most dental offices use some form of ____ for patient filing.

Color coding

A type of stress and strain that compresses a material is

Compressive

An instrument used to place and remove items from the oral cavity is

Cotton pliers

The type of bridge in which the pontic has wings and is attached on the lingual sides of the abutment teeth is the

Maryland

Temporary crowns are held in place with

Temporary cement

What allows dentists to know instrument exchange has taken place?

They will feel the instruments in their hands

Place the steps of a routine extraction in order.1. Postoperative instructions2. Use of a straight elevator3. Debridement of the socket4. Use of extraction forceps5. Anesthesia

5, 2, 4, 3, 1

During a petit mal seizure, which of the following are true?1. The patient is conscious2. The patient has a vacant stare3. The patient does not jerk or stiffen4. The patient jerks or stiffens5. The seizure may take place without others noticing

2, 3, 5

Place the steps of suture removal in order.1. Count the sutures removed2. Gently lift the suture away from the tissue3. Cut the thread below the knot close to the tissue4. Remove the suture5. Debride the suture site

5, 2, 3, 4, 1

The holes punched forward are about ____ mm apart.

3

During a grand mal seizure, which of the following are true?1. The patient is conscious2. The patient has a vacant stare3. The seizure lasts 2 to 5 minutes4. The patient jerks or stiffens5. The patient recalls the seizure

3, 4

The low-speed handpiece operates under ____ rpm.

30,000

The sterile cotton pellet is usually left in the chamber for ____ minutes.

5

The edge of the dental dam material is inverted to

Keep moisture from leaking from the hole

For a mandibular partial, the connector is a

Lingual bar

Alginate in the sol state is

Liquid

Malocclusion caused from such habits as mouth breathing, bruxism, and nail-biting are considered ____ factors.

Local

For a coronal polish, use a

Low-speed handpiece with a prophy angle attachment

The diastolic number in a blood pressure reading is the ____ figure.

Lower

The mode of delivery that has the equipment on the dentist's side is the ____-delivery system.

Side

Usually the patient gives the oral surgeon ____ consent.

Signed informed

The bur used in the straight low-speed handpiece is the ____ shank.

Straight

In determining the zones of activity, which position is considered the center of the clock?

The patient's head

A preparation that involves the mesial, distal, and lingual but leaves the facial intact is for a(n)

Three-quarter crown

The ____ grasp is used with the evacuation tip when working on the posterior teeth.

Thumb-to-nose

When a tooth is rotated or turned, it is in

Torsoversion

A light source available on high-speed handpieces is a fiber-optic light source. T or F

True

Match the zone of activity to its description for a right-handed operator. 4 to 7 o'clock 12 to 2 o'clock 2 to 4 o'clock 7 to 12 o'clock 1. Transfer 2. Static 3. Assisting 4. Operating

__1__ 4 to 7 o'clock __2__ 12 to 2 o'clock __3__ 2 to 4 o'clock __4__ 7 to 12 o'clock

During the initial preparation appointment, the following materials are used. Match the procedure with the materials or the process to be used. 1.Glass ionomer, polycarboxylate 2.Opposing arch to make temporary 3.Materials used-wax or polysiloxane 4.Silicone, polysulfide, polyether

__3__ Bite registration __2__ Alginate impression __1__ Permanent cement __4__ Final impression