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Common types of instrument that include the ball,football,T-ball,and beavertail are:


A) carvers.
B) condensers.
C) burnishers.
D) spatulas.

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To prevent scratching of the restoration,composite placement instruments are made of:


A) stainless steel.
B) Teflon.
C) anodized aluminum.
D) both b and c

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D

The hand cutting instrument used to manually remove decayed tooth structure is the:


A) excavator.
B) chisel.
C) hatchet.
D) gingival margin trimmer.

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In a tray setup,the instruments placed the farthest to the left are _____ instruments.


A) hand cutting
B) basic setup
C) additional examination
D) restorative

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The basic setup is composed of a(n) :


A) evacuator, chisel, hatchet, and gingival margin trimmer.
B) mouth mirror, double-ended explorer, cotton pliers, and amalgam carver.
C) mouth mirror, double-ended explorer, and cotton pliers.
D) mouth mirror and double-ended explorer.

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The two basic setup instruments that can be transferred simultaneously using the two-handed transfer are the:


A) explorer and cotton pliers.
B) mouth mirror and explorer.
C) mouth mirror and excavator.
D) explorer and periodontal probe.

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Accessory instruments can include:


A) cement and impression spatulas.
B) periodontal probes and cotton pliers.
C) scissors and Howe pliers.
D) both a and c

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All the instruments listed below are types of chisels except a:


A) Wedelstaedt.
B) straight.
C) hatchet.
D) bin-angle.

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Cement spatulas are:


A) single-ended.
B) made of stainless steel.
C) used to mix liners, bases, and cements.
D) all of the above.

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D

One of the most convenient and efficient ways to organize instruments and supplies for a specific procedure is the use of:


A) trays.
B) a color-coding system.
C) storage tubs.
D) autoclave bags.

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The mouth mirror is used for:


A) indirect vision and light reflection.
B) tissue protection.
C) cheek retraction.
D) all of the above.

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Articulating paper can be used to check a patient's bite on:


A) a crown or bridge.
B) a denture.
C) a new restoration.
D) all of the above.

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According to G.V.Black's instrument formula,which number represents the angle of the blade on a hand cutting instrument?


A) First
B) Third
C) Second
D) None of the above

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The types of instruments that allow the operator to inspect the health status of the oral cavity thoroughly are _____ instruments.


A) examination
B) hand cutting
C) restorative
D) accessory

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The working end of an explorer is best described as:


A) rigid.
B) thin and wirelike.
C) having a semidull tip.
D) all of the above.

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B

Dental hand instruments:


A) are always referred to by number and never by name.
B) are made from stainless steel to withstand sterilization; disposable instruments can be made from carbon steel, plastic, or specialized metal.
C) must be able to withstand sterilization procedures.
D) are also referred to as rotary equipment.

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Instruments used to place,condense,and carve the dental material back to the normal anatomy of the tooth are classified as:


A) restorative.
B) hand cutting.
C) accessory.
D) examination.

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What term describes having a sense of touch or feeling?


A) Seismic
B) Empathetic
C) Tactile
D) Sympathetic

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The part of the instrument that attaches the working end to the handle is the:


A) point.
B) angle.
C) blade.
D) shank.

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The type of scissors most often associated with restorative dental procedures are _____ scissors.


A) surgical
B) suture
C) tissue
D) crown and bridge

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