Exam 21: Restorative Procedures

The most detailed aspect of restoring a tooth is the ________ preparation.

Vital bleaching is a technique that involves whitening the internal surface of a tooth.

Which condition requires esthetic dental treatment?

The patient should avoid chewing on a newly placed amalgam restoration for a:

A ___________ is triangular or round in shape, made of wood or plastic, and used to create a proper anatomic contour.

Retention pins are used for which type of restoration?

A thin layer of tooth-colored material, fabricated in a laboratory and directly bonded to the tooth is a/an:

A universal retainer is always positioned in the mouth with the diagonal slot facing:

For posterior restorations, the wedge is positioned from which side?

Veneers cannot:

A clear plastic matrix strip is the matrix of choice for __________ restorations.

The spindle of the universal retainer serves to:

_________ dentistry is devoted to improving the appearance of teeth.

A Tofflemire matrix retainer is also called a ___________ retainer.

It is the dental assistant's responsibility to select the shade of composite material.

Which is used to contour the metal matrix band at the contact area?

An expanded function is one delegated by the dentist.

Which is included in the setup for an amalgam restoration?

The size and shape of the wedge is determined by the size of the:

In a composite restoration procedure, polishing discs, points, and cups are used: