Dental Technology Practice Questions
Course Introduction
Dental Technology is a specialized field within dentistry that focuses on the design, fabrication, and repair of dental prostheses and appliances, such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic devices. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of oral anatomy, dental materials, and the technical skills needed to create precise restorations that enhance oral function and aesthetics. Combining theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on laboratory practice, the course prepares graduates to collaborate effectively with dentists and other oral health professionals in delivering tailored solutions for patient needs.
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Dental Instruments 6th Edition by Linda R. Bartolomucci Boyd
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Chapter 1: Basic Dental Instruments
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Q1) Which type of mouth mirror is used in disposable mirrors?
A)Double-sided mirror
B)Front surface mirror
C)Flat surface mirror
D)Concave mirror
Answer: C
Q2) What is the purpose of the mouth mirror?
A)Provide indirect vision.
B)Reflect light into the mouth.
C)Retract the lips, cheeks, and tongue.
D)A and C
E)All of the above
Answer: E
Q3) Which statement is correct about cotton forceps?
A)Comes in one size
B)Has plain or serrated tips
C)Has pointed or rounded tips
D)B and C only
E)All of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Enamel Cutting Instruments
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Q1) An angle former enamel cutting instrument would be found on which instrument tray setup?
A)Restorative
B)Endodontic
C)Orthodontic
D)Oral surgery
Answer: A
Q2) Which instrument (or instruments) is used to plane and cleave enamel?
A)Angle former
B)Straight chisel
C)Wedelstaedt chisel
D)All of the above.
E)Only B and C are correct.
Answer: E
Q3) Which instrument is used to remove unsupported enamel?
A)Enamel Hoe
B)Enamel Hatchet
C)Margin Trimmer
D)Wedelstaedt Chisel
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Local Anesthetic Syringecomponents and
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
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Q1) Which guidelines are considered when choosing a local anesthetic?
A)Insurance constraints
B)The patient's health history
C)The procedure being performed
D)All of the above
E)B and C only
Answer: E
Q2) What is an advantage of using a Wand?
A)Ergonomic
B)Computer-controlled
C)Increased tactile control
D)All of the above
Answer: D
Q3) What device is used to monitor how much N O the patient receives?
A)Scavenger system
B)Flowmeter
C)Nose mask
D)N2O gauge
Answer: B
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Q1) A(n) _____ evacuates a small amount of fluid, water, and saliva from the oral cavity.
A)air/water syringe
B)high-velocity (volume) surgical
C)high-velocity (volume) evacuation (HVE)
D)low-velocity (volume) evacuation tip/saliva ejector
Q2) What is a rheostat?
A)Adjusts the position of the dental chair.
B)Runs handpieces when depressed.
C)Turns the unit light off and on.
D)None of the above
Q3) Which statement regarding the evacuator tip for a surgical site or procedure is correct?
A)Inserted into the high-velocity evacuation system.
B)Inserted into the low-velocity evacuation system.
C)Narrows to accommodate the surgical site.
D)Is a saliva ejector.
E)Both A and C are correct.
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Chapter 5: Dental Handpieces
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Q1) Which dental device uses a high-pressure jet of air, water and polishing agent to clean and debride tooth surfaces?
A)RDH prophy handpiece
B)High-speed handpiece
C)Air abrasion
D)Air polisher
Q2) When using the surgical electrical handpiece unit, a lower speed may be used for which procedure?
A)Implants
B)Crown preparation
C)Surgical extraction
D)All of the above
Q3) When would a laser handpiece be used?
A)Class II cavity preparation
B)Class IV cavity preparation
C)Control bleeding
D)Cut soft tissue
E)Both C and D are correct.
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Chapter 6: Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces
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Q1) Which of the following is a tapered fissure-plain cut bur?
A)8
B)57
C)168
D)699
Q2) A bur with a latch at the end of the shank fits into which type of handpiece?
A)High-speed
B)High-speed fiberoptic
C)Slow-speed straight
D)Slow-speed contra-angle
Q3) The dental procedure requires a No. 37 bur for the tray setup. Which bur would you select?
A)Round bur
B)Inverted cone
C)Pear-shaped bur
D)Straight fissure-plain cut
E)Tapered fissure-crosscut
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Chapter 7: Dental Dam Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument is used to place the dental dam clamp on the tooth and also to remove it from the tooth?
A)Forceps
B)Punch
C)Stamp
D)Frame
Q2) A size 1 hole is punched for which teeth?
A)Molars
B)Premolars
C)Mandibular canines
D)Mandibular central and laterals
Q3) What does it mean when a dental dam clamp has a "W" next to the number?
A)Winged
B)Wingless
Q4) Which size hole will be punched on a dental dam if a patient is going to have an endodontic treatment for tooth #21?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
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Chapter 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Name the instrument (or instruments) used to smooth the amalgam after it has been condensed.
A)Tanner carver
B)T-ball burnisher
C)Football burnisher
D)Half-Hollenback carver
E)Both B and C are correct.
Q2) 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 fall by itself from the amalgam carrier.
C)Amalgam will stick in the carrier.
D)None of the above
Q3) What is the function of the inner knob of a Tofflemire band retainer?
A)It adjusts size or loop of matrix band to fit around tooth.
B)It slides up and down on spindle to secure band in place.
C)It tightens or loosens matrix band in the retainer.
D)It holds the matrix band in the retainer.
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Chapter 9: Composite Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Why would a composite material well have a protective cover?
A)Keep out contaminants.
B)Avoid different materials from intermixing.
C)Prevent the ambient light from setting the material.
D)All of the above
Q2) Which items are added to a restorative tray for a composite resin procedure?
A)Mylar matrix
B)Resin curing light
C)Gold carving knife
D)Applicator and tips
E)All of the above
Q3) Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding testing curing lights, LED, and halogen, for effectiveness?
A)It is a recommended procedure by OSAP.
B)They can be tested with an LED and halogen radiometer.
C)A test sample of composite or sealant material can be sent to a monitoring service.
D)Loss of output of the curing light will affect the amount of time needed to cure dental materials.
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Chapter 10: Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments
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Q1) It takes two appointments to prepare, fabricate, and deliver a CAD/CAM permanent crown.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following instruments would NOT be found on a crown and bridge preparation tray setup?
A)Crown-removing forceps
B)Spoon excavator
C)Woodson
D)Curette
Q3) 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
Q4) All of the following are uses for contouring pliers EXCEPT
A)to contour the marginal edge of a temporary crown.
B)to remove a provisional crown.
C)to crimp and contour the marginal edge of a stainless steel crown.
D)to crimp the marginal edge of a provisional restoration.
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Chapter 11: Endodontic Instruments
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Q1) Name the instrument used to locate the openings of small canal orifices for endodontic procedures.
A)Endodontic long-shank spoon
B)Endodontic explorer
C)Endodontic reamer
D)Endodontic file
Q2) Which endodontic instrument is used to widen the canals?
A)Broach
B)Reamer
C)K-type file
D)Hedstrom file
E)Both C and D could be used.
Q3) Which instrument is used to place the endodontic sealer or cement in a canal for the final seal before gutta-percha is applied?
A)Gates Glidden
B)Lentulo spiral
C)K-type file
D)Peso file
E)Reamer
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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) Identify the type of curette on which the terminal shank is 3 mm longer than that of the standard area-specific curette to allow removal of deposits at 5 mm or deeper.
A)Extended area-specific curette-After Five design
B)Mini extended area-specific curette
C)Universal curette
D)Implant scaler
E)Sickle scaler
Q3) How would an instrument sharpening stone be cared for?
A)Sterilize after each patient use.
B)Place on a scaling/root planning tray set-up.
C)Lubricate with oil or water per manufacturer's directions prior to use.
D)All of the above are correct.
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Chapter 13: Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays
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Q1) To precisely cut material, especially for bleaching trays, the instrument of choice is
A)short blade scissors.
B)long blade scissors.
C)model trimmer.
D)alcohol torch.
Q2) For what purpose would a Diagnodent unit be used?
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.
Q3) How often is it recommended for a child to receive a fluoride treatment?
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) Which type of pliers is used to remove the distal end of the arch wire after the wire has been placed in the brackets and buccal tubes?
A)How (or Howe) pliers
B)Weingart utility pliers
C)Ligature and wire cutter
D)Distal end-cutting pliers
E)Ligature-tying (Coon) pliers
Q2) Which instrument helps remove adhesive from the tooth after debonding of the brackets?
A)Ligature director
B)Adhesive-removing pliers
C)Orthodontic scaler (Schure)
D)Orthodontic hemostat (Mathieu pliers)
E)Both B and C are correct.
Q3) What function does a lip retractor provide in orthodontic procedures?
A)Helping to keep the mouth open.
B)Retracting the lips for bonding brackets in place.
C)Retracting the lips for taking orthodontic photographs.
D)Both B and C are correct.
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Chapter 15: Universal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument has a working end of either serrated or rat tooth tips?
A)Hemostat
B)Tissue forcep
C)Suture scissor
D)Periosteal elevator
Q2) What can a patient bite down on to hold the mouth open during a dental procedure?
A)Mouth gag
B)Mouth prop
C)Tongue and cheek retractor
D)None of the above
Q3) Which item below is used to help maintain a clear field of vision during a surgical procedure?
A)Hemostat
B)Mouth gag
C)Mouth prop
D)Tongue and cheek retractor
Q4) Gut, plain and PGA are types of nonresorbable sutures.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument is used to remove subgingival and supragingival calculus in a pulling motion?
A)Back-action hoe
B)Periodontal probe
C)Interdental spear-point knife
D)Mesial/distal, buccal/lingual hoe
Q2) Which instrument is used for interdental cutting of gingiva and removal of tissue?
A)Periodontal kidney-shaped knife
B)Interdental spear-point knife
C)Interdental file
D)Curette
Q3) What is the purpose of the Kirkland knife used in periodontal surgery?
A)To bevel an incision for gingivectomy.
B)To mark periodontal pockets.
C)To cut interdental gingiva.
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 instrument would be selected to remove tooth #24?
A)Rongeur.
B)Mandibular anterior forceps.
C)Mandibular universal forceps.
D)Either B or C is correct.
Q2) Which type of universal surgical forceps is designed to extract maxillary molars?
A)No. 10S
B)No. 16
C)No. 17
D)No. 88L
E)No. 88R
Q3) A rongeur is commonly used to trim and remove excess alveolar bone after extraction of teeth.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A periotome is used when dental implant placement is indicated.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Sterilization Equipment
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Q1) One method to determine sterilization efficacy is to place a biological monitor testing device in the sterilizer for one sterilization cycle and then submit it to a sterilization monitoring service that mails the results back to the dental practice.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Nitrile utility gloves protect hands during processing of the dental instruments for sterilization and disinfection.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An ultrasonic cleaning unit is used to sterilize instruments.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which type of sterilization unit rapidly sterilizes unwrapped instruments with steam under pressure?
A)Autoclave sterilizer
B)Dry heat sterilizer
C)Statim sterilizer
D)All of the above
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Chapter 19: Dental Materials Equipment
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Q1) The flexible alginate spatula does not require sterilization following use.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the purpose of a vacuum mixing unit?
A)Remove powder dust from the air as the material is mixed.
B)Remove excessive air from the material while mixing.
C)Mix gypsum materials to the proper consistency.
D)All of the above
Q3) Which lab instrument is beneficial in separating an impression from the poured and set model?
A)Lab knife
B)Lab spatula
C)Model trimmer
D)Flexible metal spatula
Q4) Bite registration trays come in a selection of right, left, and anterior.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Dental Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment
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Q1) Which type of imaging unit is used for exposing extraoral radiographs of a patient's teeth and/or skull, produced as a single film?
A)Panoramic and cephalometric imaging unit.
B)SCANX phosphor plate imaging.
C)Handheld Nomad X-ray unit.
Q2) Which color of XPC is used to capture a bite-wing image?
A)Red.
B)Blue.
C)Green.
D)Yellow.
Q3) Digital radiographs use ____ radiation than conventional X-rays.
A)more
B)less
Q4) Which film size is usually used for a periapical radiograph and a bite-wing radiograph on an adult patient?
A)0
B)1
C)2
D)3
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Chapter 21: Vital Signs and Beyond
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Q1) What is the correct placement of the sphygmomanometer?
A)At the elbow.
B)Just below the elbow.
C)Just above the elbow.
D)2 inches above the bend of the elbow.
Q2) A capnograph is used for nonsedated patients.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The machine that monitors the patient's heartbeat during dental surgical procedures, IV sedation, and general anesthesia is a(n)
A)electrocardiogram.
B)pulse oximeter.
C)capnograph.
D)blood pressure monitor.
Q4) An aneroid dial system is part of which monitoring equipment?
A)Sphygmomanometer
B)Stethoscope
C)EKG
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