What system is used in pedo to identify teeth
lettering system
A-T
- numbering system 1-8
-quadrant system
- no straw
-no smoking
- rest
- cold/hot compress
- tea bag
What is being treated in Endo
pulp of tooth
in what direction does the lettering tooth system flow for baby teeth, clockwise or counter clock wise
clock wise
How can we calm down an anxious child
- speaking in simple terms
- showing instruments before doing procedure
- weighted blanket
- reassurance
- reward good behavior with a prize after treatment
What are the names of the instruments in an ortho basic set up
(clue: 4 Instruments in total)
- mirror
- explorer/ or scaler
- cotton pliers
- mathieu pliers/ or hemostat
What are some duties as an assistant in oral surgery ( give at least 3)
- set up room properly
- monitor patient during procedure
-suction so doctor has good view
- give post instructions to patients
True or False : each root canal needs a crown
False
What are the Xray machines used in orthodontics
- panoramic xray or pano for short
-cephalogram or ceph for short
Whats the name of the mechanism that is used to help prevent child from moving during a procedure
papoose
List the order in strongest hold to least hold when tying in an arch wire to the brackets
1) Steel tie
2) cross tie
3) single tie or o-tie
How do you differentiate upper extraction forceps vs lower extraction forceps
- upper pliers have straight edge
-lower forceps have a bent or are angled
-gutta percha
Why are Dental Dams used
- to help prevent the patient from swallowing anything small and to help isolate the area
If you witness signs of child abuse, what is the responsibility of the dental assistant? What is the term associated with this
- report abuse to proper authorities
- a dental assistant is a mandated reporter
What appliance is used to help create room on the maxillary arch
- RPE or Rapid Palatal expander
What are some procedures a Maxillofacial oral surgery doctor would perform? (give 2)
- cleft lip/ cleft palate
- jaw surgery
-reconstruction jaw/ cheek surgery
- extractions for ortho
-wisdom teeth extraction
-expose and bond for ortho
How does a root canal appear on an x-ray
- white opaque line in the root section of the tooth
Pulpectomy is a term to describe?
- a root canal for primary teeth
-limit an infection from forming
-minimize pain for child
-keeping baby tooth will hold space until adult tooth comes in
-speech
-eating
step by step: What is the process of bonding brackets on a patient
1) etch
2) primer
3) place brackets with adhesive
4) doctor position brackets
5) light cure brackets
What is included in a set up for a patient who is going to be sedated for wisdom teeth extraction ( give at least 4)
- IV bag
- monitor device
-forceps
- syringe
- basic
- sutures
- elevators
-scapple and blade
Why would a root canal fail?
If you needed to cement an orthodontic band, what is the consistency of the cement you will need to mix
- smooth / lotion like