Introduction to Restorative Dentistry
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Restorative Dentistry provides students with a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices involved in restoring the function, integrity, and morphology of missing or damaged tooth structures. The course covers fundamental concepts such as diagnosis, treatment planning, material selection, and techniques used in the repair and replacement of dental tissues. Emphasis is placed on understanding caries management, tooth preparation, direct and indirect restoration methods, and the application of contemporary materials like composites, amalgams, ceramics, and dental cements. The course also explores the biological, mechanical, and aesthetic considerations in restorative procedures, ensuring students acquire the foundational knowledge necessary for clinical decision-making and patient-centered care in dentistry.
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Dental Instruments 6th Edition by Linda R. Bartolomucci Boyd
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Chapter 1: Basic Dental Instruments
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Q1) What is the purpose of the explorer?
A)Retract the lips, cheeks, and tongue.
B)Transfer material from the oral cavity.
C)Examine teeth for decay, calculus, or other abnormalities.
D)All of the above
Answer: C
Q2) Why is using a variety of instrument handle diameters beneficial to the dental professional?
A)Helps in lightening the instrument grasp.
B)Maximizes control of the instrument.
C)Lessens the stress associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
D)Minimizes fatigue when using the instrument.
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following instruments is part of a basic setup for most dental procedures?
A)Curette
B)Spoon excavator
C)Periodontal probe
D)Cotton forceps (pliers)
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Enamel Cutting Instruments
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Q1) Which of the following characteristic describes both the enamel hatchet and enamel hoe?
A)They are both used with a push motion.
B)They are both three-number instruments.
C)They can both only be found as a single-ended instrument.
D)Their cutting blades are almost perpendicular to the instrument handle.
Answer: B
Q2) An angle former enamel cutting instrument would be found on which instrument tray setup?
A)Restorative
B)Endodontic
C)Orthodontic
D)Oral surgery
Answer: A
Q3) If a 15-8-14 enamel hatchet is used in a dental procedure, what is the length of the blade of the instrument?
A)8 mm
B)14 mm
C)15 mm
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Local Anesthetic Syringecomponents and
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
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Q1) Identify the gauge that indicates the largest diameter (thickest) needle.
A)25 gauge
B)27 gauge
C)28 gauge
D)30 gauge
Answer: A
Q2) Which needle length is commonly used to administer an injection of anesthetic on the maxillary arch?
A)Short needle
B)Long needle
C)3-inch needle
D)4-inch needle
Answer: A
Q3) Name the part of the anesthetic cartridge into which the needle is inserted.
A)Aluminum cap with rubber diaphragm
B)Threaded tip
C)Cartridge
D)Plunger
Answer: A
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Q1) A(n) _____ evacuates large amounts of fluid and debris from the oral cavity.
A)angled stainless steel evacuator tip
B)low-velocity (volume) evacuation (LVE)
C)high-velocity (volume) evacuation (HVE)
D)high-velocity (volume) surgical evacuation tip
Q2) When should a treatment tablet be added to the unit water bottle?
A)When water looks contaminated
B)Every time the bottle is filled
C)When the bottle is half full
D)Between each patient
Q3) What features can be found on an assistant chair?
A)Back support
B)Front support bar
C)An adjustable seat height
D)All of the above
E)Only B and C are correct.
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Chapter 5: Dental Handpieces
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Q1) Which type of handpiece uses a friction grip bur to cut a cavity preparation?
A)High-speed handpiece
B)Slow-speed prophy angle
C)Slow-speed handpiece with a straight attachment
D)Slow-speed handpiece with a contra-angle attachment
Q2) Which dental device uses a high-pressure jet of air, water and polishing agent to clean and debride tooth surfaces?
A)RDH prophy handpiece
B)High-speed handpiece
C)Air abrasion
D)Air polisher
Q3) Which type of handpiece used with a highly concentrated light source?
A)Laser handpiece
B)Air abrasion handpiece
C)Fiberoptic high-speed handpiece
D)Slow-speed motor with contra angle
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Chapter 6: Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces
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Q1) Which type of diamond bur is used to reduce a tooth for a crown preparation when a square shoulder is needed?
A)Flame
B)Wheel
C)Flat-end taper
D)Flat-end cylinder
Q2) Which diamond bur is used to reduce a tooth for crown preparation with subgingival margins?
A)Flat-end cylinder
B)Flat-end taper
C)Wheel
D)Flame
Q3) The rotation instrument designed to contour a composite restoration is a A)rubber point.
B)sandpaper disc.
C)composite disc.
D)diamond bur wheel.
E)Both B and C are correct.
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Chapter 7: Dental Dam Instruments
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Q1) A _____ is used as a guide for marking and punching holes in the correct positions on a dental dam.
A)stamp
B)punch
C)clamp
D)template
Q2) What size as the dental dam?
A)4 × 4
B)5 × 5
C)6 × 6
D)All of the above
Q3) Which surface should the bow of the dental dam face?
A)Distal
B)Mesial
C)Buccal
D)Lingual
Q4) A plastic dental dam frame may be left on during radiographic exposures.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Why is a 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
Q2) Which of the following is only found as a single-ended burnisher?
A)Ball burnisher
B)T-ball burnisher
C)Acorn burnisher
D)Football burnisher
Q3) Which of the following is used to check the centric and lateral occlusion of an amalgam restoration?
A)Explorer
B)Matrix band
C)Plastic instrument
D)Articulating paper
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Chapter 9: Composite Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Light shields should be sterilized after patient use.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What instrument is used to apply conditioning, primer, and bonding material to a cavity preparation?
A)Composite placement instrument
B)Cotton-tipped applicator
C)Applicator with brush
D)Liner applicator
Q3) Which of the following are NOT functions of a composite placement instrument?
A)Carve composite material in cavity preparation.
B)Place composite material in cavity preparation.
C)Condense composite material for cavity preparation.
D)Adjust occlusion of composite material in cavity preparation.
Q4) Which of the following dental materials cannot be hardened by a curing light?
A)Primer
B)Sealants
C)Composite
D)Bonding material
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Chapter 10: Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument is used to place gingival retraction cord in the sulcus area of prepared teeth before impressions are taken?
A)Contouring pliers
B)Crown-removing forceps
C)Crown and bridge scissors
D)Retraction cord instrument
Q2) All of the following are uses for contouring pliers EXCEPT
A)to contour the marginal edge of a temporary crown.
B)to remove a provisional crown.
C)to crimp and contour the marginal edge of a stainless steel crown.
D)to crimp the marginal edge of a provisional restoration.
Q3) What type of blocks does a CAD/CA milling machine use to construct a permanent crown?
A)Plastic
B)Acrylic
C)Ceramic
D)Gold alloy
Q4) A shade guide for crown and bridge procedure is found on which tray setup?
A)Crown and bridge preparation tray setup
B)Crown and bridge cementation tray setup
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Chapter 11: Endodontic Instruments
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Q1) Why is the working end of an endodontic explorer longer than a regular explorer?
A)To easily remove pulp tissue from the canals.
B)To easily clean inside walls of canal.
C)To easily reach opening of canals.
D)To easily curet inside of tooth.
Q2) _________________ is the tool used to electronically measure length of the canal of a tooth.
A)Endodontic millimeter ruler
B)Endodontic files
C)Electronic apex locator
Q3) A Peso file is used to remove debris from the root canal.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which statement is incorrect about Gates Glidden burs?
A)Used in a high-speed handpiece
B)Comes in a range of sizes
C)Opens the canal orifices
D)Has a long shank
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Chapter 12: Hygiene Instruments
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Q1) The use of an India stone should be preceded by the use of an Arkansas or ceramic stone.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Identify a type of scaler used to remove large amounts of deposits from supragingival surfaces. This type has a long, straight shank and a straight blade with two cutting edges that ends in a sharp point.
A)Sickle scaler
B)Chisel scaler
C)Implant scaler
D)Area-specific curette
Q3) Name the type of scaler used to remove deposits and stain from implant areas.
A)Universal curette
B)Implant scaler
C)Chisel scaler
D)Sickle scaler
Q4) Ultra-high frequency sound waves convert mechanical energy into vibrations for the ultrasonic scaler.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays
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Q1) The Vacuum Former is used for which procedures listed below?
A)To make bleaching trays.
B)To make orthodontic positioners.
C)To make night and mouth guards.
D)To make custom temporary crowns.
E)All of the above
Q2) To precisely cut material, especially for bleaching trays, the instrument of choice is
A)short blade scissors.
B)long blade scissors.
C)model trimmer.
D)alcohol torch.
Q3) What does the Spectra Caries Detection Aid System use to detect caries?
A)Fluorescence
B)Visible light
C)Doppler
D)Laser
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Chapter 14: Orthodontic Instruments
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Q1) Which type of pliers is used to remove the distal end of the arch wire after the wire has been placed in the brackets and buccal tubes?
A)How (or Howe) pliers
B)Weingart utility pliers
C)Ligature and wire cutter
D)Distal end-cutting pliers
E)Ligature-tying (Coon) pliers
Q2) Which material is commonly used to separate teeth prior to bonding a tooth for orthodontic bands.
A)Nylon separators
B)Elastic separators
C)Vinyl separators
Q3) Which of the following is used to separate teeth prior to banding.
A)Steel spring
B)Brass wire
C)Elastic
D)All of the above
Q4) A Kobayashi tie features a preformed hook.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Universal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) Which item below is used to help maintain a clear field of vision during a surgical procedure?
A)Hemostat
B)Mouth gag
C)Mouth prop
D)Tongue and cheek retractor
Q2) Which instrument is used to grasps tissue or bone fragments?
A)Hemostat
B)Suture scissors
C)Periosteal elevator
D)Suture needle holder
Q3) Which instrument holds a blade in place for surgical cutting of tissue?
A)Locking cotton forceps
B)Scalpel handle
C)Howe pliers
D)Hemostat
Q4) All hinged instruments should be processed open and unlocked.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument is used to measure periodontal pocket depth in millimeter increments?
A)Tissue forceps
B)Furcation probe
C)Millimeter ruler
D)Periodontal probe
Q2) Select the instruments that would be included on the periodontal surgical tray setup.
A)Tissue forceps
B)Periosteal elevator
C)High-volume surgical aspirating tip
D)Disposable irrigating syringe for sterile saline solution
E)All of the above
Q3) The mesial/distal and buccal/lingual hoes are designed to function in posterior locations only.
A)True
B)False
Q4) To create a bevel incision for a gingivectomy, the best instrument of choice is
A)periodontal knife--spear point.
B)periodontal knife--kidney shaped.
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Chapter 17: Oral Surgery Extraction Instruments
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Q1) Which type of surgical forceps is designed to extract maxillary centrals, laterals, cuspids, premolars, and roots?
A)No. 10S
B)No. 16
C)No. 17
D)Cryer No. 150
E)Cryer No. 151
Q2) Which type of surgical instrument is commonly used to loosen the tooth from periodontal ligaments before extraction?
A)Luxating elevator
B)Straight elevator
C)Root elevator
D)Periotome
Q3) Which instrument used to split or section a tooth for easier removal and is used with a surgical mallet?
A)Rongeur
B)Bone file
C)Surgical chisel
D)Straight elevator
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Chapter 18: Sterilization Equipment
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Q1) What is the purpose of a parts box?
A)Stores parts to repair broken instruments.
B)Used to hold small items for sterilization.
C)Used to hold small items such as crowns until ready to use.
Q2) An ultrasonic cleaning unit is used to sterilize instruments.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Protective masks should be changed after every patient.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What is t he function of a cassette wrap?
A)To store a cassette in wrapping following sterilization.
B)To provide a covering for a cassette during sterilization.
C)When unwrapped, to provide a tray cover during dental procedures.
D)Both A and B are correct.
E)All of the above are correct
Q5) Sterilization pouches have a range of sizes to accommodate all sizes of instruments and cassettes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Dental Materials Equipment
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Q1) Bite registration trays come in a selection of right, left, and anterior.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which dental instrument is used to mix materials such as irreversible hydrocolloid and gypsum?
A)Flexible alginate spatula
B)Flexible rubber bowl
C)Mixing gun
Q3) An alginator is used in many dental procedures involving taking an alginate impression.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In the reversible hydrocolloid unit, the temperature for the tempering bath should be
A)110° F (44° C).
B)150° F (65.5° C).
C)212° F (100° C).
Q5) The flexible alginate spatula does not require sterilization following use.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Dental Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment
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Q1) Holders for digital X-ray sensors feature slots on the ring that are color-coded to the type of X-ray taken.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which type of radiography system utilizes phosphor storage plates?
A)Cone beam 3-D imaging system
B)Digital panoramic imaging unit
C)SCANX digital imaging system
D)Digital intraoral X-ray unit
Q3) Which film size is usually used for an occlusal projection of the anterior teeth on a child?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
Q4) What areas should be seen on a periapical radiograph?
A)Crown, root, apex, and surrounding bone of a tooth.
B)Bony and soft tissue area of the facial profile.
C)Coronal part of a posterior teeth.
D)Coronal part of anterior teeth.
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Chapter 21: Vital Signs and Beyond
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Q1) The machine that monitors the patient's heartbeat during dental surgical procedures, IV sedation, and general anesthesia is a(n)
A)electrocardiogram.
B)pulse oximeter.
C)capnograph.
D)blood pressure monitor.
Q2) What is the correct placement of the sphygmomanometer?
A)At the elbow.
B)Just below the elbow.
C)Just above the elbow.
D)2 inches above the bend of the elbow.
Q3) Blood pressure cuffs are available in
A)small.
B)medium.
C)large.
D)All of the above are correct
Q4) A pulse oxymeter measures the oxygen saturation in the blood.
A)True
B)False
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