Orthodontic Assistant Quiz |65 Q’s and
A’s
Separators - -Elastomeric or spring devices that assist in creating 1 mm of
separation between contacts, so the orthodontic band can be properly
seated
- Orthodontist - -Dental specialist with advanced education in orthodontics
- Orthodontics - -Dental specialty interested in the prevention, diagnosis,
interception and treatment of malocclusion
- Orthodontic Bands - -Prefabricated circular stainless-steel ring that
encircles a tooth
- Four Handed Dentistry - -One dentist and one assistant practicing at the
chair
- Clock Concept - -Indicates operating zones for DHCW's
- Ligature Tie - -And elastomeric tie or wire tie that encircles the bracket
around the tie wings securing the arch wire to the fixed appliance
- HVE - -High Volume Evacuation
- Instrument Grasp - -How the instrument is held by the operator
- Position Of Use - -Transferring of the instrument positioned towards the
area where it will be used
- Supine - -Patient is lying flat on their back and the chair is parallel to the
floor
- Subsupine - -Patient's head is lower than their feet
- Transfer Zone - -Area where instruments are exchanged between the
dentist and the assistant
- Bracket - -Small metal or ceramic attachments used to fasten or secure an
archwire. These attachments are soldered or welded to an orthodontic band
or cemented directly onto the teeth
- Allergy - -A hypersensitivity to a substance
A’s
Separators - -Elastomeric or spring devices that assist in creating 1 mm of
separation between contacts, so the orthodontic band can be properly
seated
- Orthodontist - -Dental specialist with advanced education in orthodontics
- Orthodontics - -Dental specialty interested in the prevention, diagnosis,
interception and treatment of malocclusion
- Orthodontic Bands - -Prefabricated circular stainless-steel ring that
encircles a tooth
- Four Handed Dentistry - -One dentist and one assistant practicing at the
chair
- Clock Concept - -Indicates operating zones for DHCW's
- Ligature Tie - -And elastomeric tie or wire tie that encircles the bracket
around the tie wings securing the arch wire to the fixed appliance
- HVE - -High Volume Evacuation
- Instrument Grasp - -How the instrument is held by the operator
- Position Of Use - -Transferring of the instrument positioned towards the
area where it will be used
- Supine - -Patient is lying flat on their back and the chair is parallel to the
floor
- Subsupine - -Patient's head is lower than their feet
- Transfer Zone - -Area where instruments are exchanged between the
dentist and the assistant
- Bracket - -Small metal or ceramic attachments used to fasten or secure an
archwire. These attachments are soldered or welded to an orthodontic band
or cemented directly onto the teeth
- Allergy - -A hypersensitivity to a substance
