Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Tanner carver 
B) T-ball burnisher 
C) Football burnisher 
D) Half-Hollenback carver 
E) Both B and C are correct. 
A) Tanner carver 
B) T-ball burnisher 
C) Football burnisher 
D) Half-Hollenback carver 
E) Both B and C are correct. E

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Discoid-cleoid carver 
B) Hollenback carver 
C) Tanner carver 
D) Woodson 
A) Discoid-cleoid carver 
B) Hollenback carver 
C) Tanner carver 
D) Woodson B

Question 3

For which of the following restorations would a wooden wedge be utilized?

Accepted Answer

A) Tooth #3 BO cavity preparation 
B) Tooth #15 MO cavity preparation 
C) Tooth #21 OL cavity preparation 
D) Tooth #31 O cavity preparation 
A) Tooth #3 BO cavity preparation 
B) Tooth #15 MO cavity preparation 
C) Tooth #21 OL cavity preparation 
D) Tooth #31 O cavity preparation B

Question 4

Why is a wooden wedges used in an amalgam restoration?

Accepted Answer

A) It holds the matrix band in place along the gingival margin of a class II preparation. 
B) It replaces the missing proximal wall or walls of a cavity preparation for a class II preparation. 
C) It maintains stability of a matrix band during condensation of a restorative material for a class II preparation. 
D) All of the above 
A) It holds the matrix band in place along the gingival margin of a class II preparation. 
B) It replaces the missing proximal wall or walls of a cavity preparation for a class II preparation. 
C) It maintains stability of a matrix band during condensation of a restorative material for a class II preparation. 
D) All of the above

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 6

An amalgam well is used to mix alloy and mercury in a capsule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) Class I 
B) Class II 
C) Class III 
D) Class IV 
E) Class V 
A) Class I 
B) Class II 
C) Class III 
D) Class IV 
E) Class V

Question 8

For which restorative class preparation is a Tofflemire/Matrix retainer used?

Accepted Answer

A) Class I 
B) Class II 
C) Class III 
D) Class IV 
A) Class I 
B) Class II 
C) Class III 
D) Class IV

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) Football burnisher 
B) Hollenback carver 
C) Plastic instrument 
D) Liner applicator 
A) Football burnisher 
B) Hollenback carver 
C) Plastic instrument 
D) Liner applicator

Question 10

Which of the following instruments could be used to contour the interproximal walls of an amalgam restoration?

Accepted Answer

A) Tanner 
B) Gold knife 
C) Discoid/cleoid 
A) Tanner 
B) Gold knife 
C) Discoid/cleoid

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) Woodson 
B) T-ball burnisher 
C) Beavertail burnisher 
D) Discoid-cleoid carver 
E) Both B and C are correct. 
A) Woodson 
B) T-ball burnisher 
C) Beavertail burnisher 
D) Discoid-cleoid carver 
E) Both B and C are correct.

Question 12

Where is a universal matrix band used?

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior teeth 
B) Posterior teeth 
C) Posterior and anterior teeth 
D) Posterior teeth except larger teeth 
A) Anterior teeth 
B) Posterior teeth 
C) Posterior and anterior teeth 
D) Posterior teeth except larger teeth

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) Spindle 
B) Guide slot 
C) Inner knob 
D) Outer knob 
E) Diagonal slot 
A) Spindle 
B) Guide slot 
C) Inner knob 
D) Outer knob 
E) Diagonal slot

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) Half-Hollenback 
B) Discoid-cleoid 
C) Beavertail 
D) Woodson 
E) Tanner 
A) Half-Hollenback 
B) Discoid-cleoid 
C) Beavertail 
D) Woodson 
E) Tanner

Question 15

The term used to describe the mixing of alloy and mercury to form a dental restorative material is amalgamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following instruments is used to smooth the amalgam after an amalgam restoration has been condensed?

Accepted Answer

A) Woodson 
B) Tanner carver 
C) Acorn burnisher 
D) Half-Hollenback carver 
E) All of the above 
A) Woodson 
B) Tanner carver 
C) Acorn burnisher 
D) Half-Hollenback carver 
E) All of the above

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Woodson 
B) Tanner carver 
C) Acorn burnisher 
D) Discoid-cleoid carver 
E) Both B and D are correct. 
A) Woodson 
B) Tanner carver 
C) Acorn burnisher 
D) Discoid-cleoid carver 
E) Both B and D are correct.

Question 18

What is the function of the inner knob of a Tofflemire band retainer?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 19

Which instrument is utilized to pack amalgam into a cavity preparation?

Accepted Answer

A) Liner applicator 
B) Condenser 
C) Burnisher 
D) Carver 
A) Liner applicator 
B) Condenser 
C) Burnisher 
D) Carver

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments

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

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

For which of the following restorations would a wooden wedge be utilized?

Why is a wooden wedges used in an amalgam restoration?

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

An amalgam well is used to mix alloy and mercury in a capsule.

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

For which restorative class preparation is a Tofflemire/Matrix retainer used?

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

Which of the following instruments could be used to contour the interproximal walls of an amalgam restoration?

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

Where is a universal matrix band used?

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

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

The term used to describe the mixing of alloy and mercury to form a dental restorative material is amalgamation.

Which of the following instruments is used to smooth the amalgam after an amalgam restoration has been condensed?

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

What is the function of the inner knob of a Tofflemire band retainer?

Which instrument is utilized to pack amalgam into a cavity preparation?

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

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