Question 1

Which type of bur is compatible with a high-speed handpiece?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friction-grip 
B)  Straight 
C)  Latch-type 
D)  Laboratory 
A)  Friction-grip 
B)  Straight 
C)  Latch-type 
D)  Laboratory A

Question 2

Which instruments follow the examination instruments on a tray setup?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restorative 
B)  Hand-cutting 
C)  Accessory 
D)  Rotary 
A)  Restorative 
B)  Hand-cutting 
C)  Accessory 
D)  Rotary B

Question 3

Match each number series with its corresponding bur type.

-169 to 171 L

Accepted Answer

A) Round 
B) Tapered fissure plain-cut 
C) Pear 
D) Inverted cone 
E) Straight fissure plain-cut 
A) Round 
B) Tapered fissure plain-cut 
C) Pear 
D) Inverted cone 
E) Straight fissure plain-cut B

Question 4

The ______________-type angle holds the bur in place by grasping a small notch on the end of the shaft of the bur.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________-type angle holds the bur in...

Question 5

Rotary instruments include the dental hand piece and the burs that fit into the hand piece.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cutting and finishing _______ fit into a hand piece.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cutting and finishing _______ fit into a...

Question 7

Match each number series with its corresponding bur type.

-  L to 10 L

Accepted Answer

A) Round 
B) Tapered fissure plain-cut 
C) Pear 
D) Inverted cone 
E) Straight fissure plain-cut 
A) Round 
B) Tapered fissure plain-cut 
C) Pear 
D) Inverted cone 
E) Straight fissure plain-cut

Question 8

The ___________ hand piece uses a laser light beam instead of a rotary instrument.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________ hand piece uses a laser...

Question 9

Each bur makes an initial cut into the tooth, EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Round 
B)  Pear 
C)  Inverted cone 
D)  End cutting 
A)  Round 
B)  Pear 
C)  Inverted cone 
D)  End cutting

Question 10

Which best defines torque?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visible organic debris, most often blood or saliva. 
B)  The turning power of the instrument when pressure is applied. 
C)  Mechanical vibrations that result from a high-frequency electrical current. 
D)  The metal shaft used to attach accessories to the dental hand piece. 
A)  Visible organic debris, most often blood or saliva. 
B)  The turning power of the instrument when pressure is applied. 
C)  Mechanical vibrations that result from a high-frequency electrical current. 
D)  The metal shaft used to attach accessories to the dental hand piece.

Question 11

The _____________ removes soft dentin, debris, and decay from the tooth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____________ removes soft dentin, debris, and...

Question 12

An _________ abrasion hand piece is a small version of a sand blaster.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An _________ abrasion hand piece is a...

Question 13

Match each bur type to its use.

-Straight fissure cross-cut

Accepted Answer

A) Creates a shoulder for the margin of a crown preparation 
B) Establishes retentive grooves 
C) Provides angles to the walls of the prepared tooth 
D) Forms the internal walls of the preparation 
E) Provides initial entry to the tooth structure and removes decay 
A) Creates a shoulder for the margin of a crown preparation 
B) Establishes retentive grooves 
C) Provides angles to the walls of the prepared tooth 
D) Forms the internal walls of the preparation 
E) Provides initial entry to the tooth structure and removes decay

Question 14

Match each instrument with its classification.

-Bur

Accepted Answer

A) Rotary instrument 
B) Restorative instrument 
C) Examination instrument 
D) Hand- (manual) cutting instrument 
A) Rotary instrument 
B) Restorative instrument 
C) Examination instrument 
D) Hand- (manual) cutting instrument

Question 15

Which is an accessory instrument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carver 
B)  Amalgam well 
C)  Periodontal probe 
D)  Low-speed hand piece 
A)  Carver 
B)  Amalgam well 
C)  Periodontal probe 
D)  Low-speed hand piece

Question 16

Match each instrument with its classification.

-Explorer

Accepted Answer

A) Rotary instrument 
B) Restorative instrument 
C) Examination instrument 
D) Hand- (manual) cutting instrument 
A) Rotary instrument 
B) Restorative instrument 
C) Examination instrument 
D) Hand- (manual) cutting instrument

Question 17

Match each bur type to its use.

-Round

Accepted Answer

A) Creates a shoulder for the margin of a crown preparation 
B) Establishes retentive grooves 
C) Provides angles to the walls of the prepared tooth 
D) Forms the internal walls of the preparation 
E) Provides initial entry to the tooth structure and removes decay 
A) Creates a shoulder for the margin of a crown preparation 
B) Establishes retentive grooves 
C) Provides angles to the walls of the prepared tooth 
D) Forms the internal walls of the preparation 
E) Provides initial entry to the tooth structure and removes decay

Question 18

The amalgam _______________ is used to carry the amalgam to the prepared tooth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amalgam _______________ is used to carry...

Question 19

Match each bur type to its use.

-End cutting

Accepted Answer

A) Creates a shoulder for the margin of a crown preparation 
B) Establishes retentive grooves 
C) Provides angles to the walls of the prepared tooth 
D) Forms the internal walls of the preparation 
E) Provides initial entry to the tooth structure and removes decay 
A) Creates a shoulder for the margin of a crown preparation 
B) Establishes retentive grooves 
C) Provides angles to the walls of the prepared tooth 
D) Forms the internal walls of the preparation 
E) Provides initial entry to the tooth structure and removes decay

Question 20

Match each number series with its corresponding bur type.

-  to 37 L

Accepted Answer

A) Round 
B) Tapered fissure plain-cut 
C) Pear 
D) Inverted cone 
E) Straight fissure plain-cut 
A) Round 
B) Tapered fissure plain-cut 
C) Pear 
D) Inverted cone 
E) Straight fissure plain-cut

Exam 19: Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories

Which type of bur is compatible with a high-speed handpiece?

Which instruments follow the examination instruments on a tray setup?

Match each number series with its corresponding bur type. -169 to 171 L

The ______________-type angle holds the bur in place by grasping a small notch on the end of the shaft of the bur.

Rotary instruments include the dental hand piece and the burs that fit into the hand piece.

Cutting and finishing _______ fit into a hand piece.

Match each number series with its corresponding bur type. - L to 10 L

The ___________ hand piece uses a laser light beam instead of a rotary instrument.

Each bur makes an initial cut into the tooth, EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

Which best defines torque?

The _____________ removes soft dentin, debris, and decay from the tooth.

An _________ abrasion hand piece is a small version of a sand blaster.

Match each bur type to its use. -Straight fissure cross-cut

Match each instrument with its classification. -Bur

Which is an accessory instrument?

Match each instrument with its classification. -Explorer

Match each bur type to its use. -Round

The amalgam _______________ is used to carry the amalgam to the prepared tooth.

Match each bur type to its use. -End cutting

Match each number series with its corresponding bur type. - to 37 L

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Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

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Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealants

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

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