DASLE Exam Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
the key to placing a power chain - Answer✔✔-place the chain horizontal with the brackets
topical ointment is concentrated for which of the following reasons - Answer✔✔-allows for
penetration of mucosa membranes
Commonly used to remove orthodontic separators - Answer✔✔-explorer, scaler, separating
pliers
the purpose of drying an area prior to placing a topical medication is - Answer✔✔-better
penetration
when completing an orthodontic band selection you find the band slides easily over the tooth:
this conclusion can be made - Answer✔✔-the fit is too loose
This term is used in the diagnosis of inflammed pulp tissue - Answer✔✔-pulpitis
after cutting the ligature, the "tail" is tucked - Answer✔✔-distal to the working bracket
improper inversion of a dental dam may cause which of the following to occur - Answer✔✔-
contamination of the oral cavity
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when orthodontic bands are removed from fitting, they are placed onto a holding device in this
manner - Answer✔✔-occlusal is placed down
the purpose for placing orthodontic seperators is to - Answer✔✔-make room for band
placement
the main fillers in sealants are - Answer✔✔-
during inversion of the dental dam the goal is to - Answer✔✔-form a cuff to block saliva from
the field
when removing excess cement from an orthodontic band, which instrument is done first -
Answer✔✔-explorer
sealant adjustments, when needed, are completed using - Answer✔✔-a round bur
these cells cause bone to resorb - Answer✔✔-ostoeclasts
which of the following stains is usually associated with poor oral hygiene and are yellow to
brown in color - Answer✔✔-brown stain
the beaks of a dental dam forceps will face this direction when placing a clamp - Answer✔✔-
toward the working arch
bracket design allows ______ to sit horizontally the the bracket - Answer✔✔-arch wire
if a lubericant is used in dental dam placement, which of the following is best - Answer✔✔-
water based
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