Dental Materials & Procedures
What tool is used to remove plaque and tartar during a cleaning?
What is a scaler?
How many permanent teeth does the average adult have, including wisdom teeth?
What is 32?
What number tooth is this in the image?
What is tooth #5?
What is this instrument?
High-speed handpiece
What material is commonly used for dental fillings?
What is composite resin (or amalgam)?
What is usually the first baby tooth to erupt in children?
What is the lower central incisor?
What is this type of X-ray called?
What is a panoramic dental X-ray?
What is this instruments?
Cotton/college pliers
What procedure involves removing the pulp of a tooth?
What is a root canal?
What is the most common chronic disease in children - more common than asthma?
What is dental caries (tooth decay)?
What is this type of X-ray called?
What is a bitewing x-ray?
What is this instrument?
Periodontal probe
(measure pocket depths)
What is the substance/mineral that strengthens enamel during a cleaning called? (Hint: some toothpastes have it)
What is fluoride?
Which tooth in the mouth has the longest root?
What is the canine?
This type of X-ray called? (full name to be correct)
What is a PA (periapical) X-ray?
What is this instrument?
Amalgam carrier
(carry amalgam into a prepared cavity)
This liquid material is applied after etching to create a sticky surface that allows composite resin to firmly adhere to enamel and dentin. What is it called?
What is a bonding agent?
Enamel is made of approximately what percent mineral content? (You can only be off by 5% to count correct)
What is about 96% mineral?
This 3-D imaging technique uses multiple X-ray slices to create detailed images of teeth, bone, and surrounding structures. It is often used for implant planning. What is it called?
What is a CT scan (or CBCT)?
What is this instrument?
Tofflemire matrix
(hold a matrix band tightly around a tooth during a restorative procedure)