Clinical Dental Procedures
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Course Introduction
Clinical Dental Procedures is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for managing common dental procedures in a clinical setting. This course covers a wide range of topics including patient assessment, infection control, restorative dentistry, preventive care, and minor oral surgical techniques. Students gain hands-on experience in performing examinations, administering local anesthesia, taking dental impressions, and applying restorative materials under supervision. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, ethical considerations, and maintaining professional standards in dental practice. By the end of the course, students are prepared to deliver high-quality dental care with competence and confidence.
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Dental Instruments A Pocket Guide 4th Edition by Linda R. Bartolomucci Boyd
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Chapter 1: Basic Dental Instruments
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Q1) The purpose of the mouth mirror is
A)to provide indirect vision.
B)to reflect light into the mouth.
C)to retract the lips, cheeks, and tongue.
D)A and C
E)All of the above
Answer: E
Q2) Which of the following instruments is part of a basic setup for most dental procedures?
A)Curette
B)Periodontal probe
C)Cotton forceps (pliers)
D)Spoon excavator
Answer: C
Q3) In a mouth mirror, which type of mirror reflects the best image?
A)Flat surface mirror
B)Front surface mirror
C)Concave mirror
D)All of the above
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Enamel Cutting Instruments
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Q1) On a three-number enamel cutting instrument, the second number indicates
A)the angle of the blade from the long axis of the shaft in centigrade.
B)the width of the blade in tenths of millimeters.
C)the length of the blade in millimeters.
D)the angle of the cutting edge of the blade in relation to the handle in centigrade.
Answer: C
Q2) On a three-number enamel cutting instrument, the first number indicates
A)the angle of the blade from the long axis of the shaft in centigrade.
B)the width of the blade in tenths of millimeters.
C)the length of the blade in millimeters.
D)the angle of the cutting edge of the blade in relation to the handle in centigrade.
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following is a part of an instrument?
A)Handle
B)Shank
C)Working end
D)All of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Local Anesthetic Syringe and Components
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Q1) Which of the following is a part of the anesthetic aspirating syringe?
A)Harpoon
B)Piston
C)Finger grip
D)All of the above
Answer: D
Q2) Which needle length is commonly used to administer an injection of anesthetic on the mandibular arch for a block injection?
A)Short needle
B)Long needle
Answer: B
Q3) Which needle length is commonly used to administer an injection of anesthetic on the maxillary arch?
A)Short needle
B)Long needle
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip and Dental Unit
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Q1) A(n) _____ evacuates a small amount of fluid, water, and saliva from the oral cavity.
A)high-velocity (volume) surgical evacuation tip
B)high-velocity (volume) evacuation (HVE) tip
C)air/water syringe
D)low-velocity (volume) evacuation tip/saliva ejector
Q2) The purpose of the air/water syringe is
A)to rinse the teeth or mouth with water.
B)to rinse the teeth or mouth with spray (air and water together).
C)to dry the teeth or mouth with air.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above
Q3) A(n) _____ evacuates large amounts of fluid and debris from the oral cavity.
A)high-velocity (volume) evacuation (HVE) tip
B)low-velocity (volume) evacuation tip/saliva ejector
C)air/water syringe
D)high-velocity (volume) surgical evacuation tip
Q4) An _____________ chair features an adjustable seat level and front support bar.
A)Operator
B)Assistant
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Chapter 5: Dental Handpieces
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Q1) When using the surgical electrical handpiece unit, a lower speed may be used for what procedure?
A)Implants
B)Crown preparation
C)Surgical Extraction
D)All of the above
Q2) The laser handpiece typically is used
A)for a class II cavity preparation.
B)for a class IV cavity preparation.
C)to cut soft tissue.
D)to control bleeding.
E)C and D
Q3) The air abrasion handpiece typically is used in the preparation of
A)a class I cavity.
B)a class II cavity.
C)a class III cavity.
D)sealants.
E)A and D
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Chapter 6: Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces
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Q1) A tray setup requires a No. 168 bur. What type of bur would you select?
A)Round bur
B)Inverted cone
C)Straight fissure-crosscut
D)Tapered fissure-plain cut
E)Tapered fissure-crosscut
Q2) What type of diamond bur is used for a crown preparation when subgingival margins are needed?
A)Diamond wheel
B)Diamond flame
C)Diamond flat-end cylinder
D)Diamond flat-end taper
Q3) What type of diamond bur is used to reduce a tooth for a crown preparation when a square shoulder is needed?
A)Diamond wheel
B)Diamond flame
C)Diamond flat-end cylinder
D)Diamond flat-end taper
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Chapter 7: Dental Dam Instruments
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Q1) A No. 1 size hole is punched for which teeth?
A)Molars
B)Premolars
C)Mandibular central and laterals
D)Mandibular cuspids
Q2) Name the part of the dental dam clamp that is designed to secure the clamp on the cervical part of the tooth, beyond the height of contour.
A)Bow
B)Jaws
C)Holes
D)Prongs
E)Winged clamps
Q3) A No. 4 size hole is punched for which teeth?
A)Premolars
B)Maxillary central and laterals
C)Maxillary cuspids
D)Molars
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Chapter 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Name the part of the Tofflemire/Matrix band retainer that tightens or loosens the matrix band at the end of the spindle.
A)Guide slot
B)Diagonal slot
C)Spindle
D)Inner knob
E)Outer knob
Q2) Name the instrument (or instruments) used to smooth the amalgam after it has been condensed.
A)Half-Hollenback carver
B)Tanner carver
C)T-ball burnisher
D)Acorn burnisher
E)C and D
Q3) Metal matrix bands are used for what type of cavity restoration?
A)Class I
B)Class II
C)Class III
D)Class IV
E)Class V
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Chapter 9: Composite Restorative Instruments
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Q1) What device is used to help finish and smooth the interproximal surfaces of a restoration, specifically those of a composite restoration?
A)Half-Hollenback carver
B)Interdental file
C)Finishing strip
D)Tanner carver
E)Scalpel and No. 12 blade
Q2) Name the instrument (or instruments) that would be included on a composite tray setup.
A)Spoon excavator
B)Gold carving knife
C)Applicator and tips
D)Composite placement instrument
E)All of the above
Q3) The composite well is used for what type of material (or materials)?
A)Etchant
B)Primer
C)Bonding material
D)All of the above
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Chapter 10: Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments
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Q1) What is the function of a gingival retraction cord instrument?
A)To place a gingival retraction cord prior to taking a final impression.
B)To remove a gingival retraction cord after taking a final impression.
C)To place a gingival retraction cord prior to taking a preliminary impression.
D)To remove a gingival retraction cord after taking a preliminary impression.
Q2) Which of the following instruments is used to shape the marginal edge of a temporary crown or stainless steel crown?
A)Self-locking cotton pliers
B)Contouring pliers
C)Crown and bridge scissors
D)Cotton pliers
Q3) Which instrument is used to trim aluminum temporary crowns on the gingival side?
A)Crown-removing forceps
B)Contouring pliers
C)Crown and bridge scissors
D)Bird beak pliers
E)How (or Howe) pliers
Q4) A shade guide for crown and bridge procedure is found on which tray setup?
A)Crown and bridge preparation tray setup
B)Crown and bridge cementation tray setup
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Chapter 11: Endodontic Instruments
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Q1) _________________ is the tool the dentist uses to remove pulp tissue from canal(s).
A)Endodontic reamer
B)Broach
C)Endodontic file
Q2) Which of the following endodontic instruments is used to cut the dentinal walls of a tooth canal?
A)K-File
B)Broach
C)Spoon excavator
D)Reamer
Q3) In an endodontic procedure, what type of material is used to dry the pulp chambers?
A)Sterile absorbent paper points
B)Preformed posts
C)Gutta-percha points
D)All of the above
Q4) The endodontic millimeter ruler assists in measuring
A)the length of the canal(s).
B)the width of the canal(s).
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Chapter 12: Hygiene Instruments
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Q1) Identify a type of curette used to remove deposits from subgingival surfaces; this type has a blade angled at 70 degrees to the lower shank and is designed to adapt to specific teeth, such as centrals, laterals, and cuspids.
A)Area-specific curette-posterior
B)Area-specific curette-anterior
C)Mini extended area-specific curette
D)Extended area-specific curette-After Five design
E)Universal curette
Q2) Identify the curette that is specifically designed for narrow roots, pockets, or furcations and that is used to scale in deep periodontal pockets of 5 mm.
A)Universal curette
B)Mini extended area-specific curette
C)Extended area-specific curette-After Five design
D)Area-specific curette-anterior
E)Area-specific curette-posterior
Q3) _________________ is commonly used to sharpen scalers and curettes.
A)Battery-operated sharpening device
B)Sharpening stones
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Chapter 13: Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays
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Q1) The Diagnodent unit is used to
A)measure the length of the canal in the root of the tooth.
B)detect calculus subgingivally.
C)detect the pit and fissures of the tooth structure.
D)detect caries within the tooth structure.
Q2) _________________ is one of the new devices that can be used to detect caries in the structure of the tooth prior to placing sealants.
A)Diagnodent
B)Intraoral camera
C)Neither a nor b is correct
Q3) Fluoride treatments usually are given to children
A)once a month.
B)once every 2 months.
C)once every 4 months.
D)once every 6 months.
E)once every 2 years.
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Chapter 14: Orthodontic Instruments
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Q1) Besides cotton rolls, what can be used to retract a patient's lip for orthodontic procedures?
A)Lip retractor
B)Headgear
C)Mouth gag
Q2) Which of the following is true about distal end-cutting pliers?
A)To cut and remove distal end of the arch wire.
B)To cut and remove the excess cement materials from the teeth.
C)To remove the wire from the arch
Q3) Which instrument would be included on a tray setup for an orthodontic tying-in arch wire?
A)Separating pliers
B)Orthodontic hemostat (Mathieu pliers)
C)Spring coil separators
D)Crimping pliers
E)Ligature director
Q4) Arch-bending pliers are one of the orthodontic instruments that can hold, place, and tie the ligatures to arch wire.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Universal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) Name the instrument(s) that aids in placing and holding the needle for sutures.
A)Hemostat
B)Suture scissors
C)Suture needle holder
D)All of the above
Q2) During a surgical procedure, the dentist uses this instrument to separate the tissue from the tooth or bone and to hold tissue away from the surgical site.
A)Root elevator
B)Straight elevator
C)Periosteal elevator
D)Luxating elevator
E)Surgical curette
Q3) Name the instrument that is always found in a surgical tray setup and that removes debris, cysts, and granulation tissue from the surgical site.
A)Hemostat
B)Surgical curette (Prichard)
C)Luxating elevator
D)Periosteal elevator
E)Straight elevator
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Chapter 16: Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument is used for interdental cutting of gingiva and removal of tissue?
A)Peristome
B)Periodontal kidney-shaped knife
C)Interdental spear-point knife
D)Interdental file
E)Curette
Q2) Which instrument is used before implant placement or periodontal plastic surgery and for ridge augmentation?
A)Interdental file
B)Periodontal kidney-shaped knife
C)Interdental spear-point knife
D)Peristome
Q3) Which instrument crushes and removes heavy deposits from subgingival and supragingival interproximal areas of a tooth?
A)Peristome
B)Periodontal kidney-shaped knife
C)Interdental spear-point knife
D)Interdental file
E)Curette
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Chapter 17: Oral Surgery Extraction Instruments
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Q1) Identify the instrument used to split or section a tooth for easier removal; the instrument is used with a surgical mallet.
A)Rongeur
B)Bone file
C)Hemostat
D)Bone chisel
E)Straight elevator
Q2) __________________ is a type of surgical instrument commonly used to loosen the tooth from periodontal ligaments before extraction.
A)Straight Elevator
B)Root elevator
C)Peristome
Q3) Name the type of instrument used to lift and remove small root tips in difficult areas of the tooth socket.
A)Rongeur
B)T-Bar elevator
C)Root-tip pick
D)Luxating elevator
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Chapter 18: Sterilization Equipment
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Q1) A biological monitor testing device is placed in the sterilizer for one cycle of instruments; the monitor mails back the findings.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Name the device that indicates that instruments have been exposed to a certain temperature by means of color-changing strips and that needs to be included in each sterilization of wrapped instrument(s).
A)Process indicator tape
B)Biological monitors
Q3) Nitrile utility gloves protect hands during processing of the dental instruments for sterilization and disinfection.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Protective masks should be changed after every patient.
A)True
B)False
Q5) An ultrasonic cleaning unit is used to sterilize instruments.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Dental Materials Equipment
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Q1) Identify the use of a triple tray for impressions.
A)To take a maxillary impression along with a mandibular impression
B)To take a maxillary impression along with the occlusal bite
C)To take a mandibular impression along with the occlusal bite
D)To take a maxillary impression, mandibular impression, and an occlusal bite
E)None of the above
Q2) Flexible rubber bowls are used to mix which material(s)?
A)Powder and liquid; example: irreversible hydrocolloid (alginate)
B)Reversible hydrocolloid
C)Polyvinylsiloxane
D)Plaster or stone for pouring up models
E)A and D
Q3) The Automixer is used for which type of material?
A)Polyvinylsiloxane
B)Alginate (irreversible hydrocolloid)
C)Reversible hydrocolloid
D)None of the above
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Chapter 20: Dental Radiography Equipment
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Q1) _____________ is the part of the film to protect the film from light penetration.
A)Lead foil
B)Black paper
C)Vinyl cover
Q2) Unwrapped film left too close to the safelight or exposed for more than 2 to 3 minutes will appear fogged.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A ______ XCP holder holds film when taking projections for endodontic procedures.
A)red
B)blue
C)green
D)yellow
Q4) What is the commonly used x-ray film for periapical and bite-wing x-ray?
A)Size 1
B)Size 2
C)Size 3
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