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The two surfaces of the teeth that are proximal surfaces are
What is mesial and distal
The human mouth is divided into two dental
What is Arches
The ultrasonic handpiece is used for
Scaling
Which function of the mouth mirror helps guard the tongue or cheek against accidental injury caused by a dental bur?
Tissue protection
The transfer zone is the area where
instruments and dental materials are exchanged.
An antimicrobial solution should be flushed through the evacuation system hoses how often?
Daily
Frequent removal of debris as it accumulates during a procedure is called
Limited-area rinse
A temporary restorative material should be selected to restore a tooth that has
been prepared for a cast restoration
The goal of the evening routine for clinical areas in a dental practice is
leaving the office ready for patient care in the morning.
Instruments with hinges are transferred by
directing the handles into the dentist’s palm.
A proper contact between adjacent teeth stabilizes the dental arches by
holding teeth in positive contact with each other.
Which of the following is used along with the HVE to complete the rinsing process?
Air-water syringe
A temporary restorative material should be selected to restore a tooth that has been
prepared for a cast restoration
A cavity liner is placed where
In the deepest area of the tooth preparation
Desensitizers used to help prevent hypersensitivity should be used
to seal all affected dentinal tubules
How should glass ionomer cement be mixed to increase the working time?
Slowly
When working with dental cements, which statement is incorrect regarding minimizing water loss through evaporation?
Dispense powder first and then liquid
Which of the following is an advantage to using glass ionomer as a restorative material?
Glass ionomer releases fluoride after their final setting.
The air abrasion technique uses high-pressure delivery of_______________ particles through a small probe to remove tooth structure.
aluminum oxide
The instruments most often referred to by number rather than by name are
Amalgam carriers
The ideal temperature for the reception area of a dental office should be _______°F.
72 degrees
Which form of delivery provides the dentist with the easiest access to the dental handpieces without twisting his or her body?
Rear
The expanded-function dental assistant (EFDA) performs an expanded function while the dentist is in the same treatment area. The supervision under which this assistant is working is
Indirect
The mixed dentition period ends when which of the following teeth is lost?
Primary mandibular second molar
To create ideal conditions during a dental procedure, the isolation technique should be
Comfortable for the patient