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When the dentist and assistant work at the dental chair together, this is called
four-handed dentistry
Which Injection is given inside the mandibular ramus?
Inferior alveolar nerve block
What is the primary dental health benefit of fluoride?
reduction of caries
The following should be considered when instructing patients on oral hygiene
age of the patient, knowledge of oral hygiene, dexterity/skill level
For proper ergonomics, which classifications of motion should be avoided?
Class IV, and V
The basic tray set up includes:
mirror, explorer, cotton pliers
The dental cart and instruments are contained in which activity zone
static
Prior to oral surgery, which medical patient considerations are necessary?
complete medical history/ consult with patients physician regarding medications
The mandibular quadrant and anterior two-thirds of the tongue are affected by which type of injection
Modifications are required when transferring
Scissors
The maxillary centrals, laterals, and cuspids in one quadrant are affected by which type of injection?
anterior superior alveolar nerve block
The study and analysis of human work is known as:
ergonomics
The dental Assistant (if permitted by state law) performs which tasks related to anesthetics?
applies topical anesthetic and assembles anesthetic syringe
Cavity Preparation of the tooth involves
cutting the tooth structure to access caries, rinsing and evacuating the area for visibility, application of bases, liners, and desensitizing agents
During oral surgery, which item is used to aspirate blood and debris from the surgical site?
surgical aspirating tip
How does local anesthesia differ from general anesthesia?
Local provides a pain-free area at a specific site, and general renders the patient unconscious
The operator and assistant are seated during four-handed dentistry. What is the reasoning behind this?
improved ergonomics and increased efficiency
dentist
Which injection is given at the lingual tissue adjacent to the incisive papilla?
nasopalatine nerve block
_____is found primarily in women with excellent oral hygiene.
Black line stain
Intraosseous anesthesia places local
directly into cancellous bone
The scope of practice for dental assistants placing sealants is:
determined by each state practice act, considered an expanded duty
When punching holes for the dental dam:
Holes are punched following the pattern of the patient's arch
Which steps are performed after all tooth surfaces have been polished?
rinse and evacuate the patient's mouth thoroughly, and clear paste from interproximal surfaces with dental tape or floss
Name the grasp type used for instruments with angled shanks
modified pen