Chairside Assisting Final Review with
Complete Solutions
A _____ is a thin layer of restorative material used to correct the facial surface of the
toorh - ANSWER-Veneer
A common term used when describing restorative an esthetic dentistry is - ANSWER-
Operative dentistry
A comprehensive class II restoration can involve as many as _____ surfaces of a tooth.
- ANSWER-Four
A space between two teeth is a(n) - ANSWER-Diastema
A temporary restoration that can be placed in any tooth or tooth surface for a short
period is also known as which type of restoration? - ANSWER-Intermediate
A veneer is applied to which surface of a prepared tooth? - ANSWER-Facial
Air Abrasion Handpiece - ANSWER-similar to a sandblaster to remove decay
Air abrasion unit. - ANSWER-What type of handpiece resembles a sandblaster?
Amalgam Carrier - ANSWER-Restorative: Double-ended instrument with wells on both
ends to pack fresh amalgam in & carry to prepped tooth.
Amalgam Knife - ANSWER-Restorative: Used to remove excess material along margin
where material and tooth structure meet; most commonly interproximal.
An example of esthetic dentistry includes which procedure? - ANSWER-Veneer teeth
bleaching
Analgesia - ANSWER-stage of anesthesia in which patient is relaxed and conscious
Anesthesia - ANSWER-Temporary loss of feeling or sensation
Anesthetic - ANSWER-medication that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
anesthetic cartridges - ANSWER-
As discussed in lecture, what is the definition of "cavity preparation"? - ANSWER-
Process of decay removal and tooth design in preparation for restoring a tooth.
, As discussed in lecture, when is restorative dentistry indicated? (4 situations) -
ANSWER-
Aspirate - ANSWER-to draw back or draw within
barrel of the syringe - ANSWER-holds loaded cartridge in place
Burnisher - ANSWER-Restorative: Used to smooth the surface of fresh placed amalgam
restoration. (Ball, Football, T-shaped, Beavertail)
Can a class V restoration be done on both anterior and posterior teeth? - ANSWER-
Yes, Class V is for restorations on the gingival areas of anterior and posterior teeth.
characteristics of local anesthetics - ANSWER-- Applied locally
- Without causing unconsciousness, they block sensation in a specific region of the
body
- Block conduction of sensory impulses from the periphery to the CNS
- Can affect motor function at higher doses
Chisel - ANSWER-Hand Cutting: Cut enamel margin of tooth prep, form sharp lines,
point angles, and place retention grooves. (Straight, Bin-angle, Wedelstaedt , and
Angle-former chisel)
Class I - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed in the pits and fissures of the occlusal surfaces
of molars and premolars, the buccal or lingual pits of molars, and the lingual pits of
maxillary incisors.
Class II - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed on the proximal (mesial or distal) surfaces of
premolars and molars.
Class III - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed on the proximal (mesial or distal) surfaces of
incisors and canines.
Class III restorations involve the interproximal surfaces of which teeth? - ANSWER-
Incisors and canines
Class IV - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed in the proximal (mesial or distal) surfaces of
incisors and canines.
Class V - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed in the gingival third of the facial or lingual
surface of any tooth.
Class VI - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed on the incisal edges of the anterior teeth and
the cusp tips of the posterior teeth.
Complete Solutions
A _____ is a thin layer of restorative material used to correct the facial surface of the
toorh - ANSWER-Veneer
A common term used when describing restorative an esthetic dentistry is - ANSWER-
Operative dentistry
A comprehensive class II restoration can involve as many as _____ surfaces of a tooth.
- ANSWER-Four
A space between two teeth is a(n) - ANSWER-Diastema
A temporary restoration that can be placed in any tooth or tooth surface for a short
period is also known as which type of restoration? - ANSWER-Intermediate
A veneer is applied to which surface of a prepared tooth? - ANSWER-Facial
Air Abrasion Handpiece - ANSWER-similar to a sandblaster to remove decay
Air abrasion unit. - ANSWER-What type of handpiece resembles a sandblaster?
Amalgam Carrier - ANSWER-Restorative: Double-ended instrument with wells on both
ends to pack fresh amalgam in & carry to prepped tooth.
Amalgam Knife - ANSWER-Restorative: Used to remove excess material along margin
where material and tooth structure meet; most commonly interproximal.
An example of esthetic dentistry includes which procedure? - ANSWER-Veneer teeth
bleaching
Analgesia - ANSWER-stage of anesthesia in which patient is relaxed and conscious
Anesthesia - ANSWER-Temporary loss of feeling or sensation
Anesthetic - ANSWER-medication that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
anesthetic cartridges - ANSWER-
As discussed in lecture, what is the definition of "cavity preparation"? - ANSWER-
Process of decay removal and tooth design in preparation for restoring a tooth.
, As discussed in lecture, when is restorative dentistry indicated? (4 situations) -
ANSWER-
Aspirate - ANSWER-to draw back or draw within
barrel of the syringe - ANSWER-holds loaded cartridge in place
Burnisher - ANSWER-Restorative: Used to smooth the surface of fresh placed amalgam
restoration. (Ball, Football, T-shaped, Beavertail)
Can a class V restoration be done on both anterior and posterior teeth? - ANSWER-
Yes, Class V is for restorations on the gingival areas of anterior and posterior teeth.
characteristics of local anesthetics - ANSWER-- Applied locally
- Without causing unconsciousness, they block sensation in a specific region of the
body
- Block conduction of sensory impulses from the periphery to the CNS
- Can affect motor function at higher doses
Chisel - ANSWER-Hand Cutting: Cut enamel margin of tooth prep, form sharp lines,
point angles, and place retention grooves. (Straight, Bin-angle, Wedelstaedt , and
Angle-former chisel)
Class I - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed in the pits and fissures of the occlusal surfaces
of molars and premolars, the buccal or lingual pits of molars, and the lingual pits of
maxillary incisors.
Class II - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed on the proximal (mesial or distal) surfaces of
premolars and molars.
Class III - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed on the proximal (mesial or distal) surfaces of
incisors and canines.
Class III restorations involve the interproximal surfaces of which teeth? - ANSWER-
Incisors and canines
Class IV - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed in the proximal (mesial or distal) surfaces of
incisors and canines.
Class V - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed in the gingival third of the facial or lingual
surface of any tooth.
Class VI - ANSWER-Decay is diagnosed on the incisal edges of the anterior teeth and
the cusp tips of the posterior teeth.
