ADAA MIDTERM Exam Prep Questions
with 100% Correct Solutions
Tooth Surface
-Labial - ANSWER outer surface for anterior teeth facing the lips
Buccal - ANSWER the outer surface for posterior teeth facing the cheek
lingual - ANSWER Tooth surface closest to the tongue
Mesial - ANSWER Surface of the tooth toward the midline
Distal - ANSWER surface of the tooth furthest from the midline
Occusal - ANSWER chewing surface of the tooth
Incisal - ANSWER Cutting edge of anterior teeth
Sterilization - ANSWER The process that completely destroys all microbial life,
including spores.
ultrasonic sterilization - ANSWER Uses sound waves to sanitize delicate instruments
, Autoclave - ANSWER Piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of steam
under pressure and/or dry heat
X-ray unit 1 - ANSWER
X-ray unit 2 - ANSWER
X-ray unit 3 - ANSWER
Calcuim hydroxide - ANSWER used as a liner for filing procedures
Amalgam Capules - ANSWER small capsule that holds the amalgam or "filling" material
Amalgam Well - ANSWER Used to hold amalgam in order to load carrier
copal varnish - ANSWER (copalite is one brand) a type of varnish, yellow in color, used
to seal the dentin
Amalgamator - ANSWER A small machine that mixes dental amalgam and other
dental materials
Spoon Excavator - ANSWER used to remove soft decay
Amalgam Carrier - ANSWER To carry and dispense amalgam for cavity preparation
Burnisher - ANSWER Used to smooth amalgam (football shaped)
with 100% Correct Solutions
Tooth Surface
-Labial - ANSWER outer surface for anterior teeth facing the lips
Buccal - ANSWER the outer surface for posterior teeth facing the cheek
lingual - ANSWER Tooth surface closest to the tongue
Mesial - ANSWER Surface of the tooth toward the midline
Distal - ANSWER surface of the tooth furthest from the midline
Occusal - ANSWER chewing surface of the tooth
Incisal - ANSWER Cutting edge of anterior teeth
Sterilization - ANSWER The process that completely destroys all microbial life,
including spores.
ultrasonic sterilization - ANSWER Uses sound waves to sanitize delicate instruments
, Autoclave - ANSWER Piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of steam
under pressure and/or dry heat
X-ray unit 1 - ANSWER
X-ray unit 2 - ANSWER
X-ray unit 3 - ANSWER
Calcuim hydroxide - ANSWER used as a liner for filing procedures
Amalgam Capules - ANSWER small capsule that holds the amalgam or "filling" material
Amalgam Well - ANSWER Used to hold amalgam in order to load carrier
copal varnish - ANSWER (copalite is one brand) a type of varnish, yellow in color, used
to seal the dentin
Amalgamator - ANSWER A small machine that mixes dental amalgam and other
dental materials
Spoon Excavator - ANSWER used to remove soft decay
Amalgam Carrier - ANSWER To carry and dispense amalgam for cavity preparation
Burnisher - ANSWER Used to smooth amalgam (football shaped)
