Dental Hygiene Review Questions
Course Introduction
Dental Hygiene is a comprehensive course designed to introduce students to the principles and practices essential for maintaining oral health. Covering topics such as oral anatomy, disease prevention, patient assessment, and modern cleaning techniques, the course emphasizes preventive care and educates students on effective methods for promoting and maintaining oral hygiene. Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on practice, students gain skills in patient communication, dental instrumentation, infection control, and the development of treatment plans, preparing them for roles as dental hygienists in diverse healthcare settings.
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Dental Instruments A Pocket Guide 4th Edition by Linda
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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) The main function of this instrument is to grasp and/or transfer material into and out of the oral cavity.
A)Periodontal probe
B)Mouth mirror
C)Curette
D)Cotton forceps (pliers)
Answer: D
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 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
Q2) An angle former enamel cutting instrument would be found on which instrument tray setup?
A)Oral surgery tray setup
B)Restorative tray setup
C)Endodontic tray setup
D)Orthodontic tray setup
E)Binangle chisel
Answer: B
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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 of the following would you find in a local anesthetic syringe tray setup?
A)Anesthetic cartridge
B)Needle stick protector
C)Cotton swabs
D)All of the above
Answer: D
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) The purpose of the low-volume (velocity) evacuator for mandibular arch is
A)to remove small amount of saliva and fluid from the mouth.
B)to remove large amounts of saliva and fluid from the mouth.
C)to retract tongue during a dental procedure.
D)A and C
E)All of the above
Q2) 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
Q3) An _____________ chair features an adjustable seat level and front support bar.
A)Operator
B)Assistant
Q4) 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
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Chapter 5: Dental Handpieces
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Q1) What type of handpiece would be used with a disposable prophy angle?
A)High-speed handpiece
B)Slow-speed handpiece with a straight attachment
C)Slow-speed handpiece with a contra-angle attachment
D)Slow-speed prophy angle
E)B and D
Q2) What is the advantage of a fiberoptic high-speed handpiece compared to a regular high-speed handpiece?
A)It is used with a bur to cut a tooth with decay or other dental anomalies.
B)It is used for adjusting crowns and bridges for final fit.
C)When used with a bur, it generates an extreme amount of heat.
D)It is used to provide light intraorally during use of handpiece.
Q3) Name the type of handpiece used with the high pressure of alpha-alumina particles.
A)Slow-speed straight handpiece
B)Slow-speed contra-angle handpiece
C)High-speed handpiece
D)Implant handpiece
E)Air abrasion handpiece
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Chapter 6: Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces
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Q1) With bur size, an S at the end of the number indicates a long shank.
A)True
B)False
Q2) 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
Q3) Which of the following numbers designates a straight fissure-plain cut bur?
A)No. 6
B)No. 56
C)No. 557
D)No. 701
E)No. 330
Q4) Which of the following burs may be used to remove caries from tooth structure?
A)Round bur
B)Pear-shaped bur
C)Inverted cone bur
D)All of the above
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Chapter 7: Dental Dam Instruments
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which color is an indication of a latex-free dental dam?
A)Green
B)Blue
C)Purple
D)Gray
Q3) 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
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Chapter 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Name the instrument used to contour the matrix band for a class II restoration.
A)Woodson
B)Discoid-cleoid carver
C)T-ball burnisher
D)Beavertail burnisher
E)C and D
Q2) 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
Q3) What will happen if amalgam is not released immediately from an amalgam carrier after the tubes are filled?
A)Amalgam will corrode the interior walls of the amalgam carrier.
B)Amalgam will stick in the carrier.
C)Amalgam will fall by itself from the amalgam carrier.
D)None of the above.
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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) Which of the following is NOT a function of a microbrush applicator?
A)Place acid etch in cavity preparation.
B)Place liner in cavity preparation.
C)Place bonding material in cavity preparation.
D)Place primer in cavity preparation.
Q3) Sectional matrix system bands are used for which classification of cavities?
A)Class I
B)Class II
C)Class III
D)Class IV
E)Class V
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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(s) that are found on a tray setup for seating a crown
A)Flexible cement mixing spatula
B)Woodson instrument
C)Wooden bite stick
D)Trial crown remover
E)All of the above
Q3) Gingival retraction cord instrument is mainly used on crown and bridge tray setup.
A)True
B)False
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) The instrument used to help prepare an endodontic tooth for a post that attaches to a slow-speed contra-angle handpiece is
A)Lentulo spiral
B)Peso file
C)K-type file
D)Reamer
E)Gates Glidden
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) The electronic apex locator determines
A)the length of the canal to the apex of the tooth/teeth.
B)the width of the canal(s).
Q4) The stoppers placed on the files or reamers assists in determining
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 the scaler that is referred to as a "power scaler."
A)Ultrasonic scaling unit
B)Area-specific curette-anterior
C)Mini extended area-specific curette
D)Extended area-specific curette-After Five design
E)Universal curette
Q2) 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
Q3) The use of an India stone should be preceded by the use of an Arkansas or ceramic stone.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Name the type of scaler used to remove deposits and stain from implant areas.
A)Universal curette
B)Sickle scaler
C)Chisel scaler
D)Implant scaler
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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) 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
Q3) _________________ 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
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Chapter 14: Orthodontic Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument is used to remove orthodontic bands from the teeth?
A)Ligature director
B)Three-prong pliers
C)Posterior band remover
D)Separating pliers
Q2) ___________________is (are) used to hold the arch wire within a bracket from the teeth.
A)Hemostat
B)Ligature ties
C)Separators
Q3) ___________________is one of the materials commonly used to separate teeth prior to bonding a tooth for orthodontic braces.
A)Nylon separators
B)Elastic separators
C)Vinyl separators
Q4) Name the instrument used to remove brackets from the teeth.
A)Separating pliers
B)Bracket remover
C)Three-prong pliers
D)Posterior band remover
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Chapter 15: Universal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) What is the function of suture scissors?
A)To cut the sutures
B)To slice the sutures
Q2) Which of the following characteristics is true regarding a tongue and cheek retractor?
A)Is commonly used on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups
B)Is commonly used in the oral photography procedures
C)None of the above
Q3) 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
Q4) A mouth gag locks the patient's mouth open during a dental procedure.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A mouth gag should not be used with sedated patients.
A)True
B)False
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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) Which instrument is used to measure the horizontal and vertical pocket depths of multirooted teeth?
A)Periodontal probe
B)Furcation probe
C)Curette
D)Millimeter ruler
E)All of the above
Q3) A periodontal kidney-shaped knife is used
A)to bevel an incision for gingivectomy.
B)to cut interdental gingiva.
C)before placement of implants.
D)to measure periodontal pockets.
Q4) A back-action hoe removes bone adjacent to teeth without causing trauma.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Oral Surgery Extraction Instruments
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Q1) Which of the following instruments is (are) used to extract mandibular anterior teeth?
A)Mandibular anterior forceps
B)Mandibular bicuspid forceps
C)Elevator
D)Mandibular root forceps
Q2) 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
Q3) Root-tip elevators remove small root tips in difficult areas.
A)True
B)False
Q4) __________________ is a type of instrument used to lift and remove root fragments.
A)Root-tip elevator
B)Luxating elevator
C)Peristome
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Chapter 18: Sterilization Equipment
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which of the following is true regarding utilizing cassette wrap in the dental office?
A)To wrap cassette during sterilization
B)To store cassette in wrapping after sterilization
C)To use for tray cover during dental procedures
D)A and B
E)All of the above
Q3) Protective masks should be changed after every patient.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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) Alginator is used for many dental procedures involving taking an alginate impression.
A)True
B)False
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) 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) What does PID stand for?
A)Position indicating device
B)Positioning indicator device
C)None of the above
Q2) 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.
Q3) ______________ 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
Q4) A panoramic radiograph takes a view of the
A)maxillary and mandibular teeth, all on one x-ray.
B)bony and soft tissue areas of the facile profile.
C)maxillary teeth.
D)mandibular teeth.
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