Deck 13: Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays

Question 1

Identify the item that is placed on the buccal mucosa, inside the cheek, opposite the maxillary second molar near the Stensen's duct that best absorbs saliva originating from the parotid gland.

A)Cotton rolls
B)Cotton roll holder
C)Dry Aid
D)None of the above

Answer 1

Dry Aid

Question 2

Fluoride treatments are given

A)to help make the structure of the teeth smooth and shiny.
B)once a month.
C)to help prevent decay by mineralizing the teeth.
D)None of the above

Answer 2

to help prevent decay by mineralizing the teeth.

Question 3

The Diagnodent unit is used to

A)measure the length of the canal in the root of the tooth.
B)detect calculus subgingivally.
C)detect the pit and fissures of the tooth structure.
D)detect caries within the tooth structure.

Answer 3

detect caries within the tooth structure.

Question 4

_________________ is one of the new devices that can be used to detect caries in the structure of the tooth prior to placing sealants.

A)Diagnodent
B)Intraoral camera
C)Neither a nor b is correct

Question 5

Fluoride treatments usually are given to children

A)once a month.
B)once every 2 months.
C)once every 4 months.
D)once every 6 months.
E)once every 2 years.

Question 6

The Vacuum Form is used for which procedures listed below?

A)To make bleaching trays
B)To make custom temporary crowns
C)To make night and mouth guards
D)To make orthodontic positioners
E)All of the above