DENTAL ASSISTING INSTRUMENTS REVIEW TEST

DENTAL ASSISTING INSTRUMENTS

REVIEW TEST




Periodontal Probe - CORRECT ANSWERS-Measures sulcus or pocket depths of the
periodontum in 1 mm increments.

Prophy Angle Attachment (Cup) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Holds prophy paste or
pumice, preforms a coronal polish on all tooth surfaces.

Prophy Angle Attachment (Brush) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Holds prophy paste or
pumice, preforms a coronal polish underneath orthodontic wires.

Spoon Excavator - CORRECT ANSWERS-Removes soft dentin, debris and decay.

Black spoon Excavator - CORRECT ANSWERS-Removes soft dentin, debris and
decay.

Straight Chisel - CORRECT ANSWERS-Planes enamel walls, creates retention
grooves, forms line and point angles.

Enamel Hatchet - CORRECT ANSWERS-Smooths walls and floor of tooth prep
(downward/chopping action).

Gingival Margin Trimmer - CORRECT ANSWERS-Places bevels along gingival-enamel
margins.

Etchant - CORRECT ANSWERS-Opens enamel rods and dental tubules, removes
smear layer.

Primer - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wets tooth surface for better adhesion (used for
composites, crowns, veneers, etc.)

, Bonding Agent - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bonds material to enamel or dentin (used for
composites, crowns, veneers, etc.)

Dappen Dish - CORRECT ANSWERS-Holds liquid, gel or powder.

Finishing Strip - CORRECT ANSWERS-Smooths interproximal surface of composite
restoration.

Composite Polishing Cup - CORRECT ANSWERS-Polishes composite.

Brownie Polishing Cup - CORRECT ANSWERS-Polishes amalgam.

Greenie Polishing Cup - CORRECT ANSWERS-Polishes amalgam.

High Speed Handpiece - CORRECT ANSWERS-Holds friction grip burs or friction grip
mandrels, reduces tooth rapidly.

Low Speed Handpiece - CORRECT ANSWERS-Holds 3 different attachments, holds
latch type burs and lab burs.

Straight Attachment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Holds lab burs, prophy angles, and some
contra angles.

Contra Angle Attachment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Holds latch type burs, mandrels, and
files.

Bur Block - CORRECT ANSWERS-Holds loose burs.

Ultrasonic Scaler Tip - CORRECT ANSWERS-Removes tartar/calculus and cement
using sound waves.

Biologic Monitoring Test - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tests the amount of living bacteria in
sterilizer/autoclave.

Lab Spatula - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mixes lab materials (alginate, elastomeric,
plaster, etc.)

Posterior Triple Tray - CORRECT ANSWERS-Holds impression material so you can get
an impression of the upper arch, lower arch, and bite registration.

Anterior Triple Tray - CORRECT ANSWERS-Holds impression material so you can get
an impression of the upper arch, lower arch, and bite registration.

Gingival Retraction Cord - CORRECT ANSWERS-stops bleeding and retracts tissue.