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Who was the first woman to graduate from a recognized dental college? -
(answers)Lucy B. Hobbs-Taylor
What are the conditions that would indicate the need for restorative dentistry? -
(answers)- initial or recurring decay
- replacement or failed restorations
- abrasion or wearing away of tooth structure
True or False: Aesthetic dentistry is primarily devoted to improving the
appearance of teeth; specific conditions that indicate a need for aesthetic
treatment include the replacement of a partial denture. - (answers)False
The process of removing unhealthy tooth structure while leaving a limited
amount of healthy structure for the tooth to maintain a restoration is known as
cavity preparation. This process involves which of the following steps? -
(answers)- initial preparation
- outline, resistance, retention, convenience form
- final preparation
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Responsibilities of the dental assistant in the restorative process can include
performing expanded function and maintaining patient control. - (answers)True
Class II restorations are found on the.... - (answers)Posterior teeth
The usual material of choice for class III and Class IV restorations is ... -
(answers)Composite Resin
The Class V restoration is classified as a smooth surface filling and can be found
on the... - (answers)- incisors
- canines
- premolars
When are retention pins used as a part of the direct restorative process? -
(answers)- when decay has extended beyond the normal size and shape of the
cavity preparation
- when a stronger system for retaining and supporting the restoration is needed
- when one or more cusps of the tooth is missing
A veneer is a thin layer of tooth-coloured material that is placed on the facial
surface of a prepared tooth and is used for: - (answers)- improving appearance of
teeth that are abraded, eroded or discoloured
- closing a diastema
- improving alignment of teeth
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When is tooth whitening or vital bleaching not indicated for a dental patient? -
(answers)when the patient presents with severe tetracycline and fluorosis stains
A matrix must be used to create a temporary wall for which of the following
classifications of tooth restoration? - (answers)Class II, III, and V
The most common matrix system used for class II posterior restorations is the... -
(answers)tofflemire retainer and matrix band
The universal/Tofflemire retainer holds the matrix band snugly in position and is
most often positioned... - (answers)on the buccal surface of the tooth being
restored
The class II restoration requires a matrix band to act as an artificial wall that must
make proper contact with the adjacent tooth; this is accomplished by... -
(answers)- using a wedge
- contouring the centre of the matrix band in the proximal contact area
- the dentists design of the inter proximal cavity preparation
The matrix is used for anterior CR or GI restorations... - (answers)Clear Plastic
Coronal Polishing is a technique used: - (answers)- to remove plaque and stains
from coronal surfaces of the teeth
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- before placement of dental sealants and orthodontic bands
- before placement of the dental dam and before acid etching
Patients at high risk for caries or with areas of thin demineralized enamel are
contraindications for coronal polishing - (answers)True
Coronal polishing is the complete removal of calculus, debris, stains and plaque
from the teeth - (answers)False
Exogenous stains are caused by an environmental source and are classified into
subdivisions, including which of the following: - (answers)- Intrinsic stains
- Extrinsic stains
Extrinsic stains can be removed from the teeth by: - (answers)- air-powder
polishing
- rubber cup polishing
- bristle brushes
The ultrasonic scaler is needed for a coronal polish... - (answers)False
Disclosing solution can be used for: - (answers)- identifying areas of plaque
- evaluating the effectiveness of the polishing
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Who was the first woman to graduate from a recognized dental college? -
(answers)Lucy B. Hobbs-Taylor
What are the conditions that would indicate the need for restorative dentistry? -
(answers)- initial or recurring decay
- replacement or failed restorations
- abrasion or wearing away of tooth structure
True or False: Aesthetic dentistry is primarily devoted to improving the
appearance of teeth; specific conditions that indicate a need for aesthetic
treatment include the replacement of a partial denture. - (answers)False
The process of removing unhealthy tooth structure while leaving a limited
amount of healthy structure for the tooth to maintain a restoration is known as
cavity preparation. This process involves which of the following steps? -
(answers)- initial preparation
- outline, resistance, retention, convenience form
- final preparation
, 2
Responsibilities of the dental assistant in the restorative process can include
performing expanded function and maintaining patient control. - (answers)True
Class II restorations are found on the.... - (answers)Posterior teeth
The usual material of choice for class III and Class IV restorations is ... -
(answers)Composite Resin
The Class V restoration is classified as a smooth surface filling and can be found
on the... - (answers)- incisors
- canines
- premolars
When are retention pins used as a part of the direct restorative process? -
(answers)- when decay has extended beyond the normal size and shape of the
cavity preparation
- when a stronger system for retaining and supporting the restoration is needed
- when one or more cusps of the tooth is missing
A veneer is a thin layer of tooth-coloured material that is placed on the facial
surface of a prepared tooth and is used for: - (answers)- improving appearance of
teeth that are abraded, eroded or discoloured
- closing a diastema
- improving alignment of teeth
, 3
When is tooth whitening or vital bleaching not indicated for a dental patient? -
(answers)when the patient presents with severe tetracycline and fluorosis stains
A matrix must be used to create a temporary wall for which of the following
classifications of tooth restoration? - (answers)Class II, III, and V
The most common matrix system used for class II posterior restorations is the... -
(answers)tofflemire retainer and matrix band
The universal/Tofflemire retainer holds the matrix band snugly in position and is
most often positioned... - (answers)on the buccal surface of the tooth being
restored
The class II restoration requires a matrix band to act as an artificial wall that must
make proper contact with the adjacent tooth; this is accomplished by... -
(answers)- using a wedge
- contouring the centre of the matrix band in the proximal contact area
- the dentists design of the inter proximal cavity preparation
The matrix is used for anterior CR or GI restorations... - (answers)Clear Plastic
Coronal Polishing is a technique used: - (answers)- to remove plaque and stains
from coronal surfaces of the teeth
, 4
- before placement of dental sealants and orthodontic bands
- before placement of the dental dam and before acid etching
Patients at high risk for caries or with areas of thin demineralized enamel are
contraindications for coronal polishing - (answers)True
Coronal polishing is the complete removal of calculus, debris, stains and plaque
from the teeth - (answers)False
Exogenous stains are caused by an environmental source and are classified into
subdivisions, including which of the following: - (answers)- Intrinsic stains
- Extrinsic stains
Extrinsic stains can be removed from the teeth by: - (answers)- air-powder
polishing
- rubber cup polishing
- bristle brushes
The ultrasonic scaler is needed for a coronal polish... - (answers)False
Disclosing solution can be used for: - (answers)- identifying areas of plaque
- evaluating the effectiveness of the polishing
