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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