Deck 13: Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays

Question 1

How often is it recommended for a child to receive a fluoride treatment?

A)Once a month
B)Once every 2 months
C)Once every 4 months
D)Once every 6 months
E)Once every 2 years

Answer 1

Once every 6 months

Question 2

Which item best absorbs saliva from the parotid gland?

A)Cotton roll holder
B)Cotton rolls
C)Dri-Aid
D)None of the above

Answer 2

Dri-Aid

Question 3

What does the Spectra Caries Detection Aid System use to detect caries?

A)Fluorescence
B)Visible light
C)Doppler
D)Laser

Answer 3

Fluorescence

Question 4

The Vacuum Former is used for which procedures listed below?

A)To make bleaching trays.
B)To make orthodontic positioners.
C)To make night and mouth guards.
D)To make custom temporary crowns.
E)All of the above

Question 5

What does a Diagnodent use to detect caries?

A)Fluorescence
B)Visible light
C)Laser

Question 6

For what purpose would a Diagnodent unit be used?

A)Measure the length of the canal in the root of the tooth.
B)Detect calculus subgingivally.
C)Detect the pit and fissures of the tooth structure.
D)Detect caries within the tooth structure.

Question 7

To precisely cut material, especially for bleaching trays, the instrument of choice is

A)short blade scissors.
B)long blade scissors.
C)model trimmer.
D)alcohol torch.