General Chairside Assisting (Board Exam) Graded A 2023

What instrument is used to lift and retract incised soft tissues? - : a periosteal elevator What is the goal of a cavity prep? - : to remove all decay from the tooth, remove as little healthy tooth structure as possible, shape the prep for retention purposes, and protect the pulp from damage. What type of impression material should NOT be mixed while wearing latex gloves? - : condensation silicone The LDA receives a shipment of items previously ordered. How should the LDA store the new items? - : behind older items All of the following are parts of the periodontium EXCEPT. a) alveolar bone b) cementum c) gingiva d) hard palate - : d) hard palate Obturation of the root canal is - : the filling and sealing of the root canal What would be the name of a surface of a tooth that is toward the midline and faces the tongue? - : mesiolingual What is another name for the cervical line of a tooth? - : cementoenamel junction About how old would a child be if the permanent canines are all erupted but the second molars are not yet erupted? - : around 11-12 years old What is the name for the type of fixed prosthesis that only has one abutment? - : a cantilever bridge BWX radiographs are exposed on a new PT. The dentist indicates that there is decay under an existing restoration. What is the name for this type of caries? - : recurrent decay A patient with bulimia may have which type of wear visible on the lingual surfaces of the teeth? - : erosion List 4 characteristics of gingivitis - : perio pockets greater than 4mm, loss of stippling, bleeding upon brushing, reddened gingival tissues. The patient clinical record should include all of the following EXCEPT. a) financial records b) records of prescriptions c) radiographs d) medical history - : a) financial records Where should the lower edge of the sphygmomanometer cuff be placed when taking blood pressure? - : 1-2 inches above the antecubital fossa (the crease in the elbow) How often should the patient's medical history be updated? - : at every patient visit What is the order of steps in the fabrication of a complete denture? - : preliminary impressions, final impressions, jaw relationships, try-in, delivery. What classification of restoration is needed for an MO decay on the mandibular first molar? - : class II What procedure involves the removal of the coronal portion of the pulp? - : pulpotomy Which tooth is represented by the letter E? - : primary maxillary left central incisor What are a few methods a dental team could use to prevent medical emergencies in the dental office? - : maintain asepsis during all procedures, maintain updated and thorough medical histories, and provide the patient with information regarding the procedure. What drug would be used to treat anaphylactic shock? - : epinephrine What is the name of the procedure in which softened impression compound is placed along the edges of a custom tray and then the patient's soft tissues are manipulated to establish the accurate length for the edges of the tray before the final impression is taken? - : border molding or muscle trimming What class of occlusion does a patient have if the mandible is in a more mesial relationship to the maxilla than normal? - : Class III What should be the treatment for a conscious PT in insulin shock? - : administer a sugar source An office emergency kit should include which of the following? a) portable O2 tank b) sugar source c) emergency medication syringes, and needles d) all of the above - : d) all of the above