DASLE MN REVIEW
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
,1. Matrix systems --
2. What is the Universal retainer also known as? Tofflemire retainer
3. What class restorations is the tofflemire matrix system class II
used with?
4. What instrument do you contour the matrix band Burnisher or end of mirror
with? handle
5. ------ occurs when the band and wedges are not snug Overhang
against the proximal surface
6. This is a retainerless matrix system designed to estab- Automatrix
lish a temporary interproximal wall for the restoration
of a tooth.
7. This is a clear plastic strip used to provide a tempo- Celluloid strip
rary interproximal wall for the restoration of anterior
teeth.
8. What is the brand name for celluloid strip? Mylar strip
9. The Tofflemire retainer is placed from the ------- Buccal
10. The smaller side of the matrix band is placed toward Gingiva
the
11. The larger side of the matrix band is placed toward the Occlusal
12. What matrix system do posterior composite restora- Retainerless
tions use?
13. Palodent and Triodent
, What are the brand names for the retainerless matrix
system?
14. What matrix system used a small oval matrix band and Retainerless
a tension ring?
15. Where are the prongs placed for the palodent system? In between the band and
the wedge
16. Where is the wedge inserted? Lingual embrasure
17. What instrument do you use to insert the wedge? Howe 110 pliers
18. What can occur if the wedge is placed incorrectly? Overhang and cupping
19. The mylar strip is used for what restorations? Class III and IV
20. T/F, the mylar strip can be placed before etching to True
protect adjacent teeth?
21. T/F, the mylar strip MUST be removed prior to curing False, the curing light
can penetrate through the
mylar strip
22. What is an alternative to the Universal retainer? Automatrix
23. This is a preformed cylinder with an assortment of Automatrix
sizes in metal and plastic. A tightening wrench is used
to tighten the band once placed on the tooth.
24. How is the Automatrix removed? With the tightening
wrench and removing pli-
ers
25. The T-band is used for --------- teeth Primary
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
,1. Matrix systems --
2. What is the Universal retainer also known as? Tofflemire retainer
3. What class restorations is the tofflemire matrix system class II
used with?
4. What instrument do you contour the matrix band Burnisher or end of mirror
with? handle
5. ------ occurs when the band and wedges are not snug Overhang
against the proximal surface
6. This is a retainerless matrix system designed to estab- Automatrix
lish a temporary interproximal wall for the restoration
of a tooth.
7. This is a clear plastic strip used to provide a tempo- Celluloid strip
rary interproximal wall for the restoration of anterior
teeth.
8. What is the brand name for celluloid strip? Mylar strip
9. The Tofflemire retainer is placed from the ------- Buccal
10. The smaller side of the matrix band is placed toward Gingiva
the
11. The larger side of the matrix band is placed toward the Occlusal
12. What matrix system do posterior composite restora- Retainerless
tions use?
13. Palodent and Triodent
, What are the brand names for the retainerless matrix
system?
14. What matrix system used a small oval matrix band and Retainerless
a tension ring?
15. Where are the prongs placed for the palodent system? In between the band and
the wedge
16. Where is the wedge inserted? Lingual embrasure
17. What instrument do you use to insert the wedge? Howe 110 pliers
18. What can occur if the wedge is placed incorrectly? Overhang and cupping
19. The mylar strip is used for what restorations? Class III and IV
20. T/F, the mylar strip can be placed before etching to True
protect adjacent teeth?
21. T/F, the mylar strip MUST be removed prior to curing False, the curing light
can penetrate through the
mylar strip
22. What is an alternative to the Universal retainer? Automatrix
23. This is a preformed cylinder with an assortment of Automatrix
sizes in metal and plastic. A tightening wrench is used
to tighten the band once placed on the tooth.
24. How is the Automatrix removed? With the tightening
wrench and removing pli-
ers
25. The T-band is used for --------- teeth Primary
