General Chairside Exam Questions &
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Which teeth are referred to as the "cornerstone" teeth of the dental arch?
a. molars
b. incisors
c. canines
d. premolars - ANSWER canines
Which is the ideal temperature of the water when mixing irreversible alginate for
an impression?
a. hot
b. cold
c. room temperature
d. Temperature makes no difference. - ANSWER room temperature
Which type of consent is given when a patient enters a dentistʹs office?
a. implied refusal
b. implied consent
c. informed refusal
d. informed consent - ANSWER implied consent
Which term indicates that the patient is knowledgeable about the services or a therapy
the dental provider plans to render and that
the patient gives permission for the plan to be carried out?
a. implied refusal
b. implied consent
,c. informed refusal
d. informed consent - ANSWER informed consent
Which instrument is included in a basic setup?
a. hoe
b. burnisher
c. excavator
d. cotton pliers - ANSWER cotton pliers
Which is the operating zone for a right‑handed operator?
a. 4-7 o'clock
b. 2-4 o'clock
c. 7-12 o'clock
d. 12-2 o'clock - ANSWER 7-12 o'clock
Which is the transfer zone for a right‑handed operator?
a. 4-7 o'clock
b. 2-4 o'clock
c. 7-12 o'clock
d. 12-2 o'clock - ANSWER 4-7 o'clock
Which is the assistantʹs zone for a right‑handed operator?
a. 4-7 o'clock
b. 2-4 o'clock
c. 7-12 o'clock
d. 12-2 o'clock - ANSWER 2-4 o'clock
, Which is the static zone for a right‑handed operator?
a. 4-7 o'clock
b. 2-4 o'clock
c. 7-12 o'clock
d. 12-2 o'clock - ANSWER 12-2 o'clock
Which classification of motion involves only the movement of fingers?
a. Class I
b. Class II
c. Class III
d. Class IV - ANSWER Class I
Which classification of motion involves the use of the entire upper torso?
a. Class II
b. Class III
c. Class IV
d. Class V - ANSWER Class V
Which dental chair position has the patient lying down with head and knees
at approximately the same level as shown?
a. supine
b. upright
c. subsupine
d. Trendelenburg - ANSWER supine
Answers Solved 100% Correct
Which teeth are referred to as the "cornerstone" teeth of the dental arch?
a. molars
b. incisors
c. canines
d. premolars - ANSWER canines
Which is the ideal temperature of the water when mixing irreversible alginate for
an impression?
a. hot
b. cold
c. room temperature
d. Temperature makes no difference. - ANSWER room temperature
Which type of consent is given when a patient enters a dentistʹs office?
a. implied refusal
b. implied consent
c. informed refusal
d. informed consent - ANSWER implied consent
Which term indicates that the patient is knowledgeable about the services or a therapy
the dental provider plans to render and that
the patient gives permission for the plan to be carried out?
a. implied refusal
b. implied consent
,c. informed refusal
d. informed consent - ANSWER informed consent
Which instrument is included in a basic setup?
a. hoe
b. burnisher
c. excavator
d. cotton pliers - ANSWER cotton pliers
Which is the operating zone for a right‑handed operator?
a. 4-7 o'clock
b. 2-4 o'clock
c. 7-12 o'clock
d. 12-2 o'clock - ANSWER 7-12 o'clock
Which is the transfer zone for a right‑handed operator?
a. 4-7 o'clock
b. 2-4 o'clock
c. 7-12 o'clock
d. 12-2 o'clock - ANSWER 4-7 o'clock
Which is the assistantʹs zone for a right‑handed operator?
a. 4-7 o'clock
b. 2-4 o'clock
c. 7-12 o'clock
d. 12-2 o'clock - ANSWER 2-4 o'clock
, Which is the static zone for a right‑handed operator?
a. 4-7 o'clock
b. 2-4 o'clock
c. 7-12 o'clock
d. 12-2 o'clock - ANSWER 12-2 o'clock
Which classification of motion involves only the movement of fingers?
a. Class I
b. Class II
c. Class III
d. Class IV - ANSWER Class I
Which classification of motion involves the use of the entire upper torso?
a. Class II
b. Class III
c. Class IV
d. Class V - ANSWER Class V
Which dental chair position has the patient lying down with head and knees
at approximately the same level as shown?
a. supine
b. upright
c. subsupine
d. Trendelenburg - ANSWER supine
