Question 1

Finishing burs are color coded for easy identification. A yellow band indicates 8 and 12 blades on the finishing bur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Frictional heat is produced when the high-speed handpiece is used. The coolant is used to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent the handpiece from overheating 
B)  keep the handpiece from burning the operator's hand 
C)  keep the tooth cool 
D)  none of the above 
A)  prevent the handpiece from overheating 
B)  keep the handpiece from burning the operator's hand 
C)  keep the tooth cool 
D)  none of the above

Question 3

Identify the following bur shape.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tapered fissure straight 
B)  Plain fissure straight 
C)  Plain fissure cross-cut 
D)  Tapered fissure cross-cut 
A)  Tapered fissure straight 
B)  Plain fissure straight 
C)  Plain fissure cross-cut 
D)  Tapered fissure cross-cut

Question 4

Identify the following bur shape.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plain fissure cross-cut 
B)  Tapered fissure straight 
C)  Taper fissure cross-cut 
D)  Plain fissure straight 
A)  Plain fissure cross-cut 
B)  Tapered fissure straight 
C)  Taper fissure cross-cut 
D)  Plain fissure straight

Question 5

Burs are made of:
1) steel
2) tungsten carbide
3) aluminum
4) gold

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  2, 3, 4 
C)  2 only 
D)  1, 2 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  2, 3, 4 
C)  2 only 
D)  1, 2

Question 6

Identify the following bur shape.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pear 
B)  End cutting 
C)  Round 
D)  Wheel 
A)  Pear 
B)  End cutting 
C)  Round 
D)  Wheel

Question 7

The pigtail, shepherd's hook, and the right angle are examples of a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  explorer 
B)  mirror 
C)  excavator 
D)  none of the above 
A)  explorer 
B)  mirror 
C)  excavator 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

The second number in Black's Three Number Formula is the measurement of the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  width of the blade 
B)  length of the blade 
C)  angle of the blade to the long axis of the handle 
D)  none of the above 
A)  width of the blade 
B)  length of the blade 
C)  angle of the blade to the long axis of the handle 
D)  none of the above

Exam 18: Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

Finishing burs are color coded for easy identification. A yellow band indicates 8 and 12 blades on the finishing bur.

Frictional heat is produced when the high-speed handpiece is used. The coolant is used to ____________.

Identify the following bur shape.

Identify the following bur shape.

Burs are made of: 1) steel 2) tungsten carbide 3) aluminum 4) gold

Identify the following bur shape.

The pigtail, shepherd's hook, and the right angle are examples of a(n) ____________.

The second number in Black's Three Number Formula is the measurement of the ____________.

Introduction to the Dental Profession

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Ethics Jurisprudence and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Nutrition

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Embryology and Histology

Tooth Morphology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Management of Hazardous Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

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Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

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Anesthesia and Sedation

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