The Great Evacuation
This small, straw-like device is used to remove liquids from the mouth during less invasive procedures, like a prophylaxis.
What is the Saliva Ejector?
This type of HVE tip is smaller in diameter and designed to fit into the restricted spaces of an extraction site.
What is a surgical suction tip?
This is the most common form of isolation used for short procedures like sealants or simple restorations.
What is cotton roll isolation?
This thin, stretchable material is considered the "gold standard" for complete isolation during endodontic treatment.
What is a dental dam?
When positioning the HVE, the edge of the suction tip should be even with or slightly beyond this part of the tooth.
What is the occlusal (or incisal) edge?
This powerful system is used to remove blood, saliva, and debris, and can also retract the cheek or tongue.
What is the High-Volume Evacuator (HVE)?
This device provides a stream of water, a stream of air, or a combined spray to rinse and dry the oral cavity.
What is the Air-Water Syringe?
This triangular absorbent pad is placed over the Stensen’s duct to block the flow of saliva.
What is a Dry-angle?
This tool is used to create the holes in the dental dam material.
What is the dental dam punch?
This is the primary purpose of moisture control in dental procedures.
What is to keep the operating field clean and dry?
When using the HVE, the assistant should place the suction tip on this specific surface of the tooth being prepared.
What is the surface closest to the assistant?
This type of rinse is performed frequently throughout a procedure as debris accumulates.
What is a limited-area rinse?
To avoid injuring the oral mucosa when removing dry cotton rolls, the assistant should do this first.
What is moisten them with water?
This part of the dental dam clamp is a rounded metal cable that connects the two jaws.
What is the bow?
While the dentist is using the high-speed handpiece, the assistant should use the air-water syringe to do this for the mouth mirror.
What is keep the mirror clear of water spray or debris?
To maintain the evacuation system, these items should be checked and replaced weekly to ensure proper suction flow.
What are the disposable traps?
Most HVE tips are made of plastic and are disposable; however, those made of this material must be heat-sterilized after use.
What is stainless steel?
This is the name of the duct located opposite the maxillary second molar where a Dry-angle is typically placed.
What is the Stensens Duct?
For safety, this piece of dental floss must always be attached to the bow of the clamp before it is placed in the mouth.
What is a ligature?
This specific HVE tip design features a slanted end to allow it to be placed parallel to the tooth.
What is a beveled tip?
These are the two primary ways a dental assistant can hold the HVE tip.
What are the thumb-to-nose grasp and the pen grasp?
This should be done to the evacuation hoses at the end of every day to remove debris and control odors.
What is flushing with an antimicrobial solution? ( Flushing the lines)
This major salivary gland, located just in front of and below each ear, releases saliva into the oral cavity through Stensen’s duct, which is the specific opening a Dry-angle is designed to cover.
What is the parotid gland?
To prevent leakage, the dental dam material must be "tucked" under the edge of the clamp or into the sulcus, a process known as this.
What is inverting?
According to MDA guidelines, the HVE should be placed in the mouth ______ the dentist positions the handpiece.
What is before?