Deck 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

Outer knob

Question 2

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.

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

Answer 2

Inner knob

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

Class III

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Which of the following is only found as a single-ended burnisher?

A)Football burnisher
B)Ball burnisher
C)Acorn burnisher
D)T-Ball burnisher

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

A)Amalgam will corrode the interior walls of the amalgam carrier.
B)Amalgam will stick in the carrier.
C)Amalgam will fall by itself from the amalgam carrier.
D)None of the above.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Which of the following is used to check the centric and lateral occlusion of an amalgam restoration?

A)Explorer
B)Articulating paper
C)Plastic instrument
D)Matrix band

Question 13

What is the function of the inner knob of a Tofflemire band 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 14

Why are wooden wedges used in an amalgam restoration?

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 15

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

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

Question 16

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

A)Woodson
B)Tanner carver
C)Discoid-cleoid carver
D)Acorn burnisher
E)B and C

Question 17

Which teeth can a universal matrix band be used for?

A)anterior teeth
B)posterior teeth
C)posterior and anterior teeth
D)posterior teeth except larger teeth

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

A)Half-Hollenback carver
B)Tanner carver
C)T-ball burnisher
D)Acorn burnisher
E)C and D

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

A____________ band is designed for posterior teeth.

A)molar
B)premolar
C)pediatric
D)universal

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

Interproximal condenser is not commonly part of the amalgam setup.

Question 27

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

Question 28

________________ is the tool to hold matrix band in place along gingival of class II, class III or class IV cavity preparation.

A)Wooden wedges
B)Tofflemire/ Matrix band retainer
C)Matrix band