Deck 9: Composite Restorative Instruments

Question 1

Which items are added to a restorative tray for a composite resin procedure?

A)Mylar matrix
B)Resin curing light
C)Gold carving knife
D)Applicator and tips
E)All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

Disposable composite wells should be disposed of in the regular waste.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which of the following dental materials cannot be hardened by a curing light?

A)Primer
B)Sealants
C)Composite
D)Bonding material

Answer 3

Primer

Question 4

Why would a composite material well have a protective cover?

A)Keep out contaminants.
B)Avoid different materials from intermixing.
C)Prevent the ambient light from setting the material.
D)All of the above

Question 5

What item is used to help finish and smooth the interproximal surfaces of a composite restoration?

A)Scalpel and No. 12 blade
B)Half-Hollenback carver
C)Interdental file
D)Finishing strip
E)Tanner carver

Question 6

What is the purpose of the curing light protective shield?

A)To protect the assistant's eyes
B)To protect the operator's eyes
C)To protect the patient's eyes
D)Only A and B are correct.
E)All of the above

Question 7

The loss of output of curing lights does not impact the amount of time needed to cure dental material.

Question 8

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

Question 9

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.

Question 10

Sectional matrix system bands are used for which classification of cavities?

A)Class I
B)Class II
C)Class III
D)Class IV
E)Class V

Question 11

What is the color of the protective shield lens that protects the dental professional's eyes during curing stage of a light-cured material?

A)Blue
B)Purple
C)Orange
D)Yellow

Question 12

In order to insure a thorough cure, what is the maximum depth of each increment of composite resin?

A)2 mm
B)3 mm
C)4 mm
D)5 mm

Question 13

Light shields should be sterilized after patient use.

Question 14

Finishing strips should be disposed of in a regulated waste receptacle.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding testing curing lights, LED, and halogen, for effectiveness?

A)It is a recommended procedure by OSAP.
B)They can be tested with an LED and halogen radiometer.
C)A test sample of composite or sealant material can be sent to a monitoring service.
D)Loss of output of the curing light will affect the amount of time needed to cure dental materials.

Question 16

Why is there no adhesive material in the center of a finishing strip?

A)Avoid removal of tooth structure.
B)Avoid cutting the interdental papilla.
C)Avoid removal of too much composite.
D)All of the above

Question 17

What is the purpose of a composite placement instrument?

A)Place and condense composite material in cavity preparation.
B)Carry composite material for cavity preparation.
C)Carve the composite restoration.
D)All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following tasks would NOT require of microbrush?

A)Place bonding material in cavity preparation.
B)Place acid etch in cavity preparation.
C)Place primer in cavity preparation.
D)Place liner in cavity preparation.

Question 19

The composite well is used for what type of material (or materials)?

A)Primer
B)Etchant
C)Bonding material
D)All of the above