Gingival Displacement
What is the length the retraction cord should be cut to?
1 inch to 1 1/2 inches in length
Under what supervision can an LDA place temporary cement and adjust temporary bridges/crowns?
Direct supervision
What is the name of the instrument used to contour the edges of a metal temporary crown?
Peeso pliers for crimping
What type of impression do you take before crown prep starts?
preliminary impression
What happens if the retraction cord is placed too deep in the gingival sulcus?
Displaces the PDL (Periodontal Ligament)
How long to accomplish mechanical retraction with "plain" cord?
10-15 minutes
What are the parts of a bridge and how many does each part have?
2 abutements always and at least 1 pontic, but up to 4 pontics in one arch.
What instrument is used to remove temporary cement?
Explorer, Floss with a knot
What is used to remove the greasy layer that forms when making a temporary crown?
Alcohol saturated on gauze
What are other names for Aluminum Shell Crowns?
Galvanized or Anodized Crown
What is the type of retraction cord that is contraindicated for patients with cardiovascular disease.
Impregnated with chemical
What is the name of the temporary cement commonly used for temporary restorations?
ZOE- Zinc Oxide Eugenol or IRM
What instrument is used to cut the edges of a temporary crown?
crown and collar scissors
What is the name of the temporary crown used for Anterior teeth and is plastic colored and numbered using quadrant system?
Polycarbonate crown
Another name for Temporary Crown or Restoration?
Provisional Coverage
What does aluminum chloride in the retraction cord do?
Stops bleeding and used as an alternative to epinephrine
What is the term used when the gingiva has a white appearance due to the margins of a temporary restoration impinging on the tissue
Blanched gingiva (blocking the blood flow to the gingiva)
What instrument is used to push the cord into the gingival sulcus when retracting?
cord packer
Polycarboxylate is a temporary crown material. True or False?
False, Polycarboxylate is a cement
What is the consistency of the custom temporary crown material?
Doughy when mixed, rubbery when removed from prep
Which brand of Gingival retraction uses a pressure cap?
Traxodent (pressure cap is used for 2 minutes)
What type of burs are used to trim temporary bridges?
Acrylic burs
What instrument is used when adapting an aluminum temporary crown when it has weak contacts?
Burnisher
What is the ideal maximum amount of space between a temporary crown margin and the finish line of a preparation?
no more than 0.50 mm
Describe the special feature of a Dento-Infusor Tip that is used with ViscoStat
A small brush padded tip for nonevasive application of hemostatic agents