General Chairside Assisting (Board Exam)

What instrument is used to lift and retract incised soft tissues? - Answer- : a periosteal elevator What is the goal of a cavity prep? - Answer- : 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? - Answer- : condensation silicone The LDA receives a shipment of items previously ordered. How should the LDA store the new items? - Answer- : behind older items All of the following are parts of the periodontium EXCEPT. a) alveolar bone b) cementum c) gingiva d) hard palate - Answer- : d) hard palate Obturation of the root canal is - Answer- : 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? - Answer- : mesiolingual What is another name for the cervical line of a tooth? - Answer- : cementoenamel junction About how old would a child be if the permanent canines are all erupted but the second molars are not yet erupted? - Answer- : around 11-12 years old What is the name for the type of fixed prosthesis that only has one abutment? - Answer- : 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? - Answer- : recurrent decay A patient with bulimia may have which type of wear visible on the lingual surfaces of the teeth? - Answer- : erosion List 4 characteristics of gingivitis - Answer- : perio pockets greater than 4mm, loss of s