Dental Clinical Procedures
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Course Introduction
Dental Clinical Procedures is a comprehensive course that introduces students to the practical skills and protocols essential for providing safe and effective dental care. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on clinical practice, students learn fundamental techniques such as dental examination, infection control, local anesthesia administration, restorative procedures, and patient management. Emphasis is placed on the development of competency in operative dentistry, adherence to ethical and professional standards, and the ability to apply evidence-based approaches in the clinical setting. By the end of the course, students are prepared to deliver high-quality dental treatments under supervision, laying the foundation for advanced clinical experiences.
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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) 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
Q2) 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
Q3) The main purpose of the explorer is
A)to retract the lips, cheeks, and tongue.
B)to transfer material from the oral cavity.
C)to examine teeth for decay, calculus, furcations, or other abnormalities.
D)All of the above
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Enamel Cutting Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument is used to plane and cleave enamel in a cavity preparation, is used with a push motion, has one angle for the cutting edge, and has a curved blade?
A)Enamel hatchet
B)Enamel hoe
C)Straight chisel
D)Wedelstaedt chisel
E)Binangle chisel
Answer: D
Q2) The instrument used specifically to bevel the cervical walls (floor) of the mesial and/or distal retention areas of the internal walls of a cavity preparation is a(n)
A)hatchet.
B)hoe.
C)spoon excavator.
D)angle former.
E)mesial or distal gingival margin trimmer.
Answer: E
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Chapter 3: Local Anesthetic Syringe and Components
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Q1) In the administration of local anesthesia, a long needle typically is used for what type of injection?
A)Infiltration
B)Block injection
Answer: B
Q2) Identify the gauge that indicates the smallest diameter (thinnest) needle.
A)25 gauge
B)27 gauge
C)28 gauge
D)30 gauge
Answer: A
Q3) A needle stick protector holds the needle sheath for two-handed recapping after an injection.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip and
Dental Unit
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Q1) An _____________ chair features an adjustable seat level and front support bar.
A)Operator
B)Assistant
Q2) A waterline treatment tablet should be placed in the water bottle
A)when the bottle is half full
B)when water looks contaminated
C)every time the bottle is filled
D)between each patient
Q3) Which evacuation device is used to evacuate large volumes of fluid and debris from the oral cavity?
A)Mandibular evacuator tip
B)Saliva ejector tip
C)HVE tip
D)Surgical evacuation tip
Q4) A rheostat is used for
A)running handpieces on a dental delivery system
B)chair adjustment
C)adjusting the light
D)All of the above
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Chapter 5: Dental Handpieces
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Q1) During coronal polishing, which of the following is true about a disposable prophy brush?
A)A prophy brush is used for polishing the lingual surface of posterior teeth.
B)A prophy brush is used for polishing all the surfaces of teeth.
C)A prophy brush is used for polishing the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth.
D)A prophy brush is used for polishing the proximal surfaces of the teeth.
Q2) Which cavity preparations may an air abrasion unit be used for?
A)Class I and V
B)Class II and VI
C)Class I and VI
D)Class II and V
Q3) 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
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Chapter 6: Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces
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Q1) Which diamond bur is used to reduce a tooth for crown preparation for subgingival margins?
A)Flat-end taper
B)Flat-end cylinder
C)Flame
D)Wheel
Q2) 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
Q3) Which of the following would you select if the dentist requested a No. 330 bur?
A)Round bur
B)Inverted cone
C)Straight fissure-crosscut
D)Pear-shaped bur
E)Tapered fissure-crosscut
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Chapter 7: Dental Dam Instruments
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Q1) If tooth #3 will be used as the anchor tooth for dental dam placement, what hole size will be indicated for use in a dental dam punch?
A)No. 2
B)No. 3
C)No. 4
D)No. 5
Q2) Which of the following is part of the clamp?
A)Bow
B)Jaws
C)Holes
D)All of the above
Q3) 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
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Chapter 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments
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Q1) 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
Q2) Select the type of instrument that would be used to carve the occlusal anatomy on an amalgam or a temporary restoration.
A)Woodson
B)Tanner carver
C)Discoid-cleoid carver
D)Acorn burnisher
E)B and C
Q3) Name the type of instrument used to smooth the amalgam after an amalgam restoration has been condensed.
A)Tanner carver
B)Half-Hollenback carver
C)Woodson
D)Acorn burnisher
E)All of the above
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Chapter 9: Composite Restorative Instruments
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Q1) The purpose of the curing light protective shield is
A)to protect the operator's eyes.
B)to protect the assistant's eyes.
C)to help cure the material.
D)A and B
E)All of the above
Q2) 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
Q3) Which of the following CANNOT be hardened by a curing light?
A)Primer
B)Bonding material
C)Composite
D)Sealants
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Chapter 10: Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments
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Q1) What type of instrument (or instruments) would be found on a tray setup for crown and bridge cementation?
A)Crown-removing forceps
B)Spoon excavator
C)Curette
D)Woodson
E)All of the above
Q2) Name the instrument that assists the patient in biting down on the crown in the seating phase of a permanent crown.
A)Spoon excavator
B)Curette
C)Woodson
D)Wooden bite stick
Q3) Which instrument is used to remove a temporary crown from the tooth?
A)Crown and bridge scissor
B)Crown-removing forceps
C)Contouring pliers
D)Spoon excavator
E)Bird beak pliers
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Chapter 11: Endodontic Instruments
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Q1) Which endodontic instrument is used to remove pulp tissue from the canals?
A)Broach
B)Reamer
C)K-File
D)Hedstrom File
Q2) _________________ is the tool used to electronically measure length of canal of tooth.
A)Endodontic millimeter ruler
B)Endodontic files
C)Electronic apex locator
Q3) Name the instrument used to remove the pulp tissue from a canal.
A)Broach
B)K-type file
C)Hedstrom file
D)Reamer
Q4) _________________ is the tool the dentist uses to remove pulp tissue from canal(s).
A)Endodontic reamer
B)Broach
C)Endodontic file
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Chapter 12: Hygiene Instruments
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Q1) Which of the following ultrasonic scaler tips features water delivered directly from the base of the tip?
A)Supragingival
B)Subgingival
C)Furcation
D)Universal
Q2) The use of an India stone should be preceded by the use of an Arkansas or ceramic stone.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is an example of a subgingival ultrasonic instrument tip?
A)Original prophy
B)After Five
C)Streamline
D)None of the above
Q4) _________________ is used on hygiene and periodontal setups, and the tips are also known as ultrasonic inserts.
A)Ultrasonic scaler instrument tip
B)Ultrasonic machine with timer attachment
C)Electric hand scaler tip
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Chapter 13: Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays
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Q1) Fluoride treatments are given
A)to help make the structure of the teeth smooth and shiny.
B)once a month.
C)to help prevent decay by mineralizing the teeth.
D)None of the above
Q2) Identify the item that is placed on the buccal mucosa, inside the cheek, opposite the maxillary second molar near the Stensen's duct that best absorbs saliva originating from the parotid gland.
A)Cotton rolls
B)Cotton roll holder
C)Dry Aid
D)None of the above
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 14: Orthodontic Instruments
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Q1) The _____ helps remove adhesive from the tooth after debonding of the brackets.
A)ligature director
B)orthodontic hemostat (Mathieu pliers)
C)adhesive-removing pliers
D)orthodontic scaler
Q2) Besides cotton rolls, what can be used to retract a patient's lip for orthodontic procedures?
A)Lip retractor
B)Headgear
C)Mouth gag
Q3) The _____ helps place ligature wire around brackets after the wire has been tied to the arch wire.
A)orthodontic scaler
B)separating pliers
C)orthodontic hemostat (Mathieu pliers)
D)elastic separators
E)ligature director
Q4) A Kobayashi tie features a preformed hook.
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) A periosteal elevator is used to retract tongue or cheek during surgery.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Name the instrument that grasps tissue or bone fragments.
A)Hemostat
B)Suture scissors
C)Suture needle holder
D)All of the above
Q4) Which instrument holds a blade in place for surgical cutting of tissue?
A)Hemostat
B)Tongue and cheek retractor
C)Scalpel handle
D)Mouth prop
E)Periosteal elevator
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Chapter 16: Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) _____________________ is a type of a periodontal surgical instrument that is used for gingivoplasty.
A)Periodontal probe
B)Periodontal knife
C)Periodontal scaler
Q2) Select the instruments that would be included on the periodontal surgical tray setup.
A)Tissue forceps
B)High-volume surgical aspirating tip
C)Periosteal elevator
D)Disposable irrigating syringe for sterile saline solution
E)All of the above
Q3) Which instrument is used to crush and remove heavy deposits from subgingival and supragingival interproximal areas?
A)Interdental file
B)Periodontal kidney-shaped knife
C)Interdental spear-point knife
D)Epitome
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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) Which type of surgical forceps is designed to extract trifurcated maxillary right first or second molars?
A)No. 88R
B)No. 88L
C)Cryer no. 150
D)Cryer no. 151
E)No. 17
Q3) The instrument used to trim and remove excess alveolar bone after extraction is a
A)rongeur.
B)bone file.
C)bone chisel.
D)T-bar elevator.
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Chapter 18: Sterilization Equipment
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Q1) Name the type of unit that sterilizes instruments with steam under pressure (i.e., 15 psi) at 250° F for 20 minutes.
A)Unsaturated chemical vapor
B)Autoclave sterilizer (saturated steam)
C)Flash sterilizer
D)All of the above
Q2) An ultrasonic cleaning unit is used to sterilize instruments.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Gowns worn during patient care must have which of the following properties?
A)Cloth material made of polyester and cotton in accordance with state and/or federal regulations
B)Moisture resistant (against contamination by liquids)
C)Cuffed long sleeves
D)Closure at neckline
E)All of the above
Q4) Sterilization pouches have a range of sizes to accommodate all sizes of instruments and cassettes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Dental Materials Equipment
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Q1) In the reversible hydrocolloid unit, the temperature for the tempering bath should be
A)110° F (44° C).
B)150° F (65.5° C).
C)212° F (100° C).
Q2) In the reversible hydrocolloid unit, the temperature for the storage bath should be
A)110° F (44° C).
B)150° F (65.5° C).
C)212° F (100° C).
Q3) 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
Q4) Alginator is used for many dental procedures involving taking an alginate impression.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Dental Radiography Equipment
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Q1) ______________ is the imaging unit that is commonly used for exposing extraoral radiographs.
A)Panoramic and cephalometric imaging unit
B)CAD CAM unit
C)Ultrasound imaging unit
Q2) Digital holders for x-ray sensors feature slots on the ring which are color-coded to the type of x-ray taken.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The film holder XCP
A)uses the parallel technique for exposing radiation to the film.
B)uses the bisecting technique for exposing radiation to the film.
C)A or B; bisecting or paralleling could be used with the XCP holders.
Q4) A panoramic x-ray is an
A)intraoral x-ray.
B)extraoral x-ray.
Q5) Unwrapped film left too close to the safelight or exposed for more than 2 to 3 minutes will appear fogged.
A)True
B)False
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