Exam 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments

Name the part of the Tofflemire/Matrix band retainer that holds the matrix band in the retainer.

Name the instrument used to contour the matrix band for a class II restoration.

What will happen if amalgam is not released immediately from an amalgam carrier after the tubes are filled?

Interproximal condenser is not commonly part of the amalgam setup.

Name the double-ended instrument that carries, places, and condenses temporary restorative material for a cavity preparation.

Which carver is used to contour and/or restore the proximal wall (or walls) of an amalgam restoration?

Which teeth can a universal matrix band be used for?

All of the following are parts of the Tofflemire/Matrix band retainer: guide slots, diagonal slots, spindle, inner knob, outer knob.

In which restorative class preparation may a wooden wedge be utilized?

Name the type of instrument used to smooth the amalgam after an amalgam restoration has been condensed.

Which of the following is NOT a part of an amalgam restorative procedure tray setup?

Which of the following instruments may be used to contour and carve interproximal anatomy in amalgam restorations?

Name the instrument (or instruments) used to smooth the amalgam after it has been condensed.

A____________ band is designed for posterior teeth.

Metal matrix bands are used for what type of cavity restoration?

The liner applicator is commonly used to place calcium hydroxide or glass ionomer in cavity preparation.

Name the part of the Tofflemire/Matrix band retainer that adjusts the size or loop of the matrix band to fit around the tooth and that loosens the band for removal.

Select the type of instrument that would be used to carve the occlusal anatomy on an amalgam or a temporary restoration.

Name the part of the Tofflemire/Matrix band retainer that tightens or loosens the matrix band at the end of the spindle.

A matrix band is placed in the gingival embrasure area for class II restorations.