Vocabulary
Rubber Dam
Tofflemire
True or False
other
100

improper placement of a wedge can result in what kind of problems?

2 answers

cupping

and 

overhang

100

what instrument is used to invert the dental dam into the sulcus?

PFI

100

during decontamination, after a class II amalgam restoration, the matrix band used should be....?

A: thrown away in the biohazards bin

B: thrown in the sharp's container

C: Recycled

D: Autoclaved

B: Thrown in the sharps container

100

true or false?

a mylar strip is the best method for a class II amalgam restoration?

false

-tofflemire and wedge

100

would a matrix system be needed for a class V restoration?

NO, things like Tofflemire's and mylar strips are used when restoring a missing wall

200

______ is the tooth the dental dam clamp will be placed on? and what size of punch should be used ?

anchor tooth

size 6 punch

200

what part of the clamp encircles the tooth?

the jaws

200

when restoring a class III cavity on tooth number 5,  what matrix system would be used? if any?

mylar strip

200
true or false?


the smaller circumference prtion of the matrix band goes around the occlusal area

false the smaller circumference goes towards the gingival 1/3rd  area

200

What is the difference between the forceps and the punch?

forceps are for placing the clamp

and the punch is for punching the holes in the dental dam material

300

besides a dental dam and a Tofflemire, what other matrix systems are used?

T-band system

and automatrix system

300

what else could you use as a wedjet? if one is not available?

cut a piece of the dental dam off

300

The retainer of the Tofflemire is placed on what surface of the tooth?

Always on the buccal

300

TRUE OR FALSE 

the size of the hole punch for tooth #13 would be size 3 if you were punching for a quadrant.

True, premolars are punched at a size 3

300

why does the clamp need to be ligated?

incase of the rare chance it were to get dislodged and would need to be retrieved

400

what is a universal retainer?

Tofflemire

400

The _______ is necessary to stabilize and stretch the dam, so it can fit tightly around the teeth but remain out of the operator’s way.

the (Young's)frame


400

A class ____ amalgam restoration would need the use of a tofflemire and a dental dam?

classII

400

TRUE OR FALSE?

An anterior matrix system is also referred to as a Tofflemire.

False,

mylar strips

400

(think operative) if you were working on tooth #16

how would you punch those holes on a dam

specifically what size of hole for each tooth?

#16= size 5 punch (clamp)

#15= size 4 punch


500

a retainerless matrix system that allows for easy and comfortable placement of restorative materials in posterior cavities especially those involving proximal surfaces without the need for bulky retainers

Auto Matrix

500

name the 2 kinds of dental dam clamps

winged and wingless

500

two-part question worth double!

What instrument is used to prepare a matrix bad before placing the band into the_____ of the Tofflemire?

Burnisher

diagonal slot

500

TRUE OR FALSE?

Dental dams are used so the assistant doesnt have to suction so much with the HVE

FALSE!

The primary use of a dental dam in dentistry is to isolate the tooth being treated from saliva and other oral fluids, creating a dry, clean, and sterile environment for dental work.

500

Mylar strips are used on class ____ and class____ restorations

class III and IV