Dental Instruments
The instrument used to scoop the amalgam out of the well
Amalgam carrier
Preventive procedure where a plastic-like coating is placed that protects the occlusal grooves of posterior teeth
Sealant
How often should dental water lines be flushed?
At least once per day
Upper jaw that holds teeth
Maxilla
Orthodontic wires, scalpel blades, needles, should all be placed in what type of container?
Sharps container
Instrument used to remove decay
Spoon excavator
To prep a tooth for a filling means to:
Remove all decay
Who in the dental office can legally cement a permanent crown or bridge?
Dentist
Upper right 2nd molar
Tooth #2
This bite classification is a protrusive maxilla
Class II
Instrument used to smooth amalgam
Burnisher
This procedure is recommended when there has been trauma to the pulp, decay has reached the nerve, or when a tooth breaks and there is pulpal exposure
Root Canal Therapy (RCT)
An organization that makes guidelines and recommendations for infection prevention
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Maxillary midline is between ____ and ____; the mandibular midline is between ___ and ___
8,9 and 24,25
Attached, hard bacteria build up
Calculus
Instrument used to pack amalgam
This procedure is needed when a patient's tooth is broken or heavily decayed
Crown
A short description of the case intended to provide written proof of the necessity of dental work
Narrative
How many teeth are in the primary dentition?
20
Having no teeth
Edentulous
Instrument used after elevation to remove the tooth from the bone
Forceps
This procedure involves placing 1-6 implants to support a denture, bridge, or single crown to replace missing teeth
Dental implants
A division of the US Department of Labor that ensures the safety of the employees in the work place
OSHA
The outer layer covering the root of the tooth
Cementum
Before leaving the office a ____ _____ should be:
labeled as "treat as infectious material",
include upper, lower and bite registration
include a lab slip
Lab case