106-MDG Maryland General Dental
Assisting Expanded Function (MDG)
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What forms does topical come in? - correct answer Comes in liquid, ointment, sprays
and patches
What is topical applied with? - correct answer Applied with sterile cotton tip and new
one used each time dipped, always close the container immediately
Why is the maxillary done by infiltration injections? - correct answer Maxillary is
usually done by infiltration due to porous bone
Describe where the two palatal injections are and what does each numb? - correct
answer 1. Anterior or greater palatine nerve block (numbs; Posterior portion) of hard
,palate/ posterior teeth 2. Nasopalatine nerve block (numbs; Anterior hard
palate/anterior teeth)
How do you numb the mandibular? - correct answer Due to dense compact nature of
the bone usually done with a block
What portion does the inferior alveolar nerve block numb and what is the other name
for it? - correct answer -Inferior alveolar nerve block (mandibular nerve block) -
Numbness over ½ of the lower jaw, including the teeth, tongue, and lip Teeth # 25-32
or 17-24
Where exactly do you Anesthesia to the buccal soft tissues closest to the mandibular
put the anesthesia for the buccal nerve block? - correct answer molars Teeth #17-19
and 30-32
,Where is the incisive nerve block administered? - correct answer -Incisive nerve block
(mental foramen) {I sive you are mental} -Continues with in the mandibular canal and
the anterior teeth. Injection is in the areas of tooth # 20 & 21 and # 28 & 29
Numbs area of teeth #22-27
Where would you put topical for a #3 infiltration? - correct answer #3 infiltration would
be the area of 1 st and 2 nd molar
Before applying topical, what is done to the area? - correct answer Make sure the area
is dried with gauze (make sure that the site is not wet it will dilute the effect of the
topical) and placed for 3-5 minutes
Where would you place the topical in the oral mucosa? - correct answer Place by
mucogingival line( junction) above the roots for infiltration
, When do you remove the applicator? - correct answer Remove the applicator just
before dentist gives the injection
During injection, where is bevel of the needle? - correct answer Needle is beveled
(angled) and is turned toward the alveolus.
What are the 2 methods of topical fluoride application? - correct answer 2 methods
used in topical application: -Tray (most commonly used) foam or viscous (thick) gel
(can paint on the gel is patient can't use tray) -Rinse-concentrated fluoride (stronger
concentration than the use in over-the-counter) Fluoride Varnish
What are the 2 ways that you can receive fluoride? - correct answer Systemic and
topical
Assisting Expanded Function (MDG)
Practice Exam (Latest Update )
Questions with Correct Answers 100%
Verified {Grade A}
What forms does topical come in? - correct answer Comes in liquid, ointment, sprays
and patches
What is topical applied with? - correct answer Applied with sterile cotton tip and new
one used each time dipped, always close the container immediately
Why is the maxillary done by infiltration injections? - correct answer Maxillary is
usually done by infiltration due to porous bone
Describe where the two palatal injections are and what does each numb? - correct
answer 1. Anterior or greater palatine nerve block (numbs; Posterior portion) of hard
,palate/ posterior teeth 2. Nasopalatine nerve block (numbs; Anterior hard
palate/anterior teeth)
How do you numb the mandibular? - correct answer Due to dense compact nature of
the bone usually done with a block
What portion does the inferior alveolar nerve block numb and what is the other name
for it? - correct answer -Inferior alveolar nerve block (mandibular nerve block) -
Numbness over ½ of the lower jaw, including the teeth, tongue, and lip Teeth # 25-32
or 17-24
Where exactly do you Anesthesia to the buccal soft tissues closest to the mandibular
put the anesthesia for the buccal nerve block? - correct answer molars Teeth #17-19
and 30-32
,Where is the incisive nerve block administered? - correct answer -Incisive nerve block
(mental foramen) {I sive you are mental} -Continues with in the mandibular canal and
the anterior teeth. Injection is in the areas of tooth # 20 & 21 and # 28 & 29
Numbs area of teeth #22-27
Where would you put topical for a #3 infiltration? - correct answer #3 infiltration would
be the area of 1 st and 2 nd molar
Before applying topical, what is done to the area? - correct answer Make sure the area
is dried with gauze (make sure that the site is not wet it will dilute the effect of the
topical) and placed for 3-5 minutes
Where would you place the topical in the oral mucosa? - correct answer Place by
mucogingival line( junction) above the roots for infiltration
, When do you remove the applicator? - correct answer Remove the applicator just
before dentist gives the injection
During injection, where is bevel of the needle? - correct answer Needle is beveled
(angled) and is turned toward the alveolus.
What are the 2 methods of topical fluoride application? - correct answer 2 methods
used in topical application: -Tray (most commonly used) foam or viscous (thick) gel
(can paint on the gel is patient can't use tray) -Rinse-concentrated fluoride (stronger
concentration than the use in over-the-counter) Fluoride Varnish
What are the 2 ways that you can receive fluoride? - correct answer Systemic and
topical
