Chapter 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21 quiz

______________ is directed on improving the appearance of teeth by restoring imperfections with direct and indirect restorative materials or with the use of whitening techniques.

Esthetic dentistry

When using the conventional film-based technique, _____________ is the single most effective method of reducing a patient's exposure to x-ray beams.

Fast speed film

A plastic matrix is used for class _____________ restorations.

III or IV

What is block anesthesia?

Involves injecting anesthetic solution around a larger nerve.

______________ refers to the thickness of the needle.

Needle Gauge

______________ allow the dentist to place, condense, and carve a temporary or permanent restorative material to the original anatomy of the tooth structure.

Restorative instruments

The components of the dental examination consist of a soft tissue exam, examination of the teeth, examination of the periodontal tissue, radiographs, impressions for diagnostic cast or model, and photographs. True or False

True

______________ is a frequently selected cavity liner because it helps protect the pulp from chemical irritation, has the ability to stimulate reparative dentin, and is compatible with all type of restorative materials.

calcium hydroxide

______________ is the tooth colored dental material that is the most widely used material by dentists.

composite resin

What affects the quality of a radiograph?

contrast, density, image distortion

What is useful for carving the occlusal surfaces?

discoid-cleoid carver

______________ includes explaining to the patient the purpose of taking radiographs and helping the patient understand risk and benefits.

informed consent

Which intraoral view shows images of the entire length of the tooth?

periapical

______________ is the movement of the tubehead in an up and down direction.

vertical angulation

This cement should string up and break approximately 1 inch from the slab.

zinc phosphate