EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY PASSED!! 2025 BRAND NEW EXAM.
What do the end cutting pliers do? - ANSWER-Cut and remove
the distal end of
an
archwire
What does palliative treatment mean in ortho? - ANSWER-To
get a patient out
of pain, in ortho that would be cut
archwires
Can an LDA cement a space maintainer? - ANSWER-Yes as
long as it has
been pre-fit and pre-adjusted by
a dentist
What type of ortho retainer may be delivered to the patient
without the dentist is
,out-of-the office? - ANSWER-Vacuum
formed trays
To remove a cwment bond in ortho, a ________ bur and
__________
handpiece can be used. - ANSWER-finishing;
slow-speed
What instrument is used to contour the edges of a metal
temporary crown? To
cut the edges? - ANSWER-
Contouring pliers
Crown and collar
scissors
When do you take the impression for the temporary crown
during the crown
prep procedure? - ANSWER-Before
prepping the tooth
What is the consistency of the custom temporary crown
material? - ANSWER-
Doughy (remove greasy material
with alcohol)
,What are the purpose/requirements of a temporary restoration?
– ANSWER-Protect tooth from sensitivity
Maintain function
Prevent movement
No leakage
Provides aesthetics
Margins must fit
Prevent food impaction
Helps with speech
List the different types of temporary restorations? - ANSWER-
Aluminum shell Stainless steel
Pre-formed non-anatomical
Pre-formed anatomical
Celluloid
Polycarbonate
Custom
What instructions are given to a patient after a temporary
crown is seated? -
ANSWER-Avoid hard,
stick foods
No
gum
, Pull floss
through
Call if crown
comes off
When completing preliminary charting, excess restorative
material found near the gingival tissue is an overhang of
_____________. - ANSWER-Amalgam Gold foil
Filled sealant
Unfilled sealant
Overhang = Excess restorative material that extends beyond
the cavity margin.
Why and where is it necessary to add wax (wax trimming) to
an alginate tray?
(4) - ANSWER-Protects tissue form injury and
provides pt. comfort
Extends the length
of tray
Add to palate (pt. with high
palatal vault)
Extends borders to aid in obtaining buccal muscle
attachments