Dental Cements
Temporary cements are used when the dentist expects to do what?
Will need to remove the indirect restoration at a later time.
What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature?
97.6° F to 99° F
Why are instruments bagged before sterilization?
Instruments are bagged before sterilization to protect them from contamination after they are sterilized and to allow them to be packaged in setups by procedure.
The type of water used during surgery where bone is exposed should be what type?
sterile water
Etching for dental bonding is done with
phosphoric acid
Which cement types is/are the most versatile and the least irritating to the pulp?
both ZOE cement and glass ionomer cement
What is precipitated by stress and anxiety, may manifest in rapid, shallow breathing, lightheadedness, rapid heartbeat, and a panic-stricken appearance and is treated by having the patient breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands.
Hyperventilation
What Blood-borne Pathogens Standards require that contaminated surfaces be disinfected between patients, even if no evidence of contamination is visible.
OSHA
Additional instructions for the patient after periodontal surgery include:
Additional instructions for the patient after periodontal surgery include not smoking, limiting activities, gently cleaning the area with a soft brush, and eating soft foods.
A positive type of response to the percussion and/or palpation test would indicate the inflammation is present in the periodontal ligament. What procedure is needed?
endodontic treatment
The cement that gives off an exothermic reaction and must be spatulated over a wide area of a cool, dry, thick glass slab is _____?
zinc phosphate
Any unexplained chest pain should be treated as _____.
A potential acute myocardial infarction. Any unexplained chest pain should be treated as a potential heart attack.
To minimize surface contamination from splash, spatter, and surface droplets, the surface should be:
The methods for preventing surface contamination are using surface barriers and pre-cleaning and disinfecting the surface between patients. This is just one of the methods for preventing surface contamination.
Who can remove sutures after the dentist has inspected the surgical site?
RDA with supervision determined by dentist.
Placing gingival retraction cord requires which type of license:
RDAEF
Which cement inhibits recurrent decay?
Glass ionomer
Which conditions is considered a form of heart disease?
Hypertension, angina, congestive heart failure, and myocardial infarction are all forms of heart disease.
The regulatory agency whose role it is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States is:
OSHA
Where should elastic orthodontic separators be placed?
Between interproximal areas of teeth to be banded
The first step in placing dental sealants is to _____ the surface.
Clean
Which type of cement is preferred for cementation of ceramic veneers?
composite resin cement
Patients with _____ may have a diminished cough reflex and may have an inability to clear their throats by coughing.
Patients with muscular dystrophy may have a diminished cough reflex and may not have the ability to clear the throat by coughing.
To understand the difference between disinfection and sterilization, we know that disinfection is what?
Disinfection is intended to kill disease-causing microorganisms remaining on surfaces after precleaning; however, it will not destroy all microorganisms
When needing to adjust a removable prosthesis (commonly a denture), which of the following would be used?
Slow hand piece and lab bur, extra orally
Which procedure would require a patient to wear a provisional prosthesis for a longer period of time?
Implants or periodontal therapy