Deck 34: Dental Hand Instruments

Question 1

According to G.V.Black's instrument formula,which number represents the angle of the blade on a hand cutting instrument?

A)First
B)Third
C)Second
D)None of the above

Answer 1

Third

Question 2

The three specific parts of hand instruments are the:

A)handle, angle, and end.
B)handle, shank, and working end.
C)point, blade, and nib.
D)shank, angles, and blade.

Answer 2

handle, shank, and working end.

Question 3

The basic setup is composed of a(n):

A)evacuator, chisel, hatchet, and gingival margin trimmer.
B)mouth mirror, double-ended explorer, cotton pliers, and amalgam carver.
C)mouth mirror, double-ended explorer, and cotton pliers.
D)mouth mirror and double-ended explorer.

Answer 3

mouth mirror, double-ended explorer, and cotton pliers.

Question 4

Hand instruments are designed with three specific parts: the handle,the shank,and the:

A)connector.
B)gap.
C)working end.
D)terminal end.

Question 5

The mouth mirror is used for:

A)indirect vision and light reflection.
B)tissue protection.
C)cheek retraction.
D)all of the above.

Question 6

Common types of instrument that include the ball,football,T-ball,and beavertail are:

A)carvers.
B)condensers.
C)burnishers.
D)spatulas.

Question 7

Double-ended hand instruments are characterized by having two working ends and:

A)two shanks.
B)two handles.
C)a single shank.
D)are made in left-handed sets for left-handed operators and right-handed sets for right-handed operators.

Question 8

Dental hand instruments:

A)are always referred to by number and never by name.
B)are made from stainless steel to withstand sterilization; disposable instruments can be made from carbon steel, plastic, or specialized metal.
C)must be able to withstand sterilization procedures.
D)are also referred to as rotary equipment.

Question 9

The instruments placed on the tray setup after the examination instruments are classified as:

A)restorative.
B)hand cutting.
C)accessory.
D)prosthodontic.

Question 10

The hand cutting instrument used to manually remove decayed tooth structure is the:

A)excavator.
B)chisel.
C)hatchet.
D)gingival margin trimmer.

Question 11

The instrument that transports freshly triturated amalgam from an amalgam well to a cavity preparation is the amalgam:

A)condenser.
B)carver.
C)burnisher.
D)carrier.

Question 12

A restorative instrument made from anodized aluminum or Teflon is a(n):

A)amalgam carrier.
B)condenser.
C)composite placement instrument.
D)plastic instrument.

Question 13

The types of instruments that allow the operator to inspect the health status of the oral cavity thoroughly are _____ instruments.

A)examination
B)hand cutting
C)restorative
D)accessory

Question 14

One of the most convenient and efficient ways to organize instruments and supplies for a specific procedure is the use of:

A)trays.
B)a color-coding system.
C)storage tubs.
D)autoclave bags.

Question 15

Instruments used to place,condense,and carve the dental material back to the normal anatomy of the tooth are classified as:

A)restorative.
B)hand cutting.
C)accessory.
D)examination.

Question 16

In a tray setup,the instruments placed the farthest to the left are _____ instruments.

A)hand cutting
B)basic setup
C)additional examination
D)restorative

Question 17

A preset sterile tray should be taken to the treatment area:

A)before seating the patient.
B)after seating the patient.
C)preset trays are stored in the treatment area.
D)first thing in the morning, before any patients arrive.

Question 18

The instruments most often referred to by number rather than by name are:

A)forceps.
B)pliers.
C)amalgam carvers.
D)both a and b

Question 19

Accessory instruments can include:

A)cement and impression spatulas.
B)periodontal probes and cotton pliers.
C)scissors and Howe pliers.
D)both a and c

Question 20

Instruments are set up on the dental tray:

A)from right to left.
B)from left to right.
C)alphabetically from A to Z.
D)numerically from low to high.

Question 21

The working end of an explorer is best described as:

A)rigid.
B)thin and wirelike.
C)having a semidull tip.
D)all of the above.

Question 22

What term describes having a sense of touch or feeling?

A)Seismic
B)Empathetic
C)Tactile
D)Sympathetic

Question 23

All the instruments listed below are types of chisels except a:

A)Wedelstaedt.
B)straight.
C)hatchet.
D)bin-angle.

Question 24

The two basic setup instruments that can be transferred simultaneously using the two-handed transfer are the:

A)explorer and cotton pliers.
B)mouth mirror and explorer.
C)mouth mirror and excavator.
D)explorer and periodontal probe.

Question 25

To prevent scratching of the restoration,composite placement instruments are made of:

A)stainless steel.
B)Teflon.
C)anodized aluminum.
D)both b and c

Question 26

Articulating paper can be used to check a patient's bite on:

A)a crown or bridge.
B)a denture.
C)a new restoration.
D)all of the above.

Question 27

The type of scissors most often associated with restorative dental procedures are _____ scissors.

A)surgical
B)suture
C)tissue
D)crown and bridge

Question 28

The type of carver used to remove excess material interproximally is a(n):

A)discoid-cleoid carver.
B)amalgam knife.
C)Hollenback carver.
D)excavator.

Question 29

The instruments that follow the examination instruments on a tray setup for an amalgam procedure are classified as:

A)restorative.
B)accessory.
C)hand cutting.
D)none of the above.

Question 30

Cement spatulas are:

A)single-ended.
B)made of stainless steel.
C)used to mix liners, bases, and cements.
D)all of the above.

Question 31

The instrument used to measure the sulcus,or pocket depth,of the periodontium of each tooth is the:

A)double-ended explorer.
B)right-angled explorer.
C)millimeter ruler.
D)periodontal probe.

Question 32

A plugger is also known as a(n):

A)amalgam condenser.
B)composite knife.
C)amalgam carrier.
D)amalgam carver.

Question 33

The hand cutting instrument used to cut enamel and bevel the gingival margins of a cavity preparation is a(n):

A)hatchet.
B)excavator.
C)hoe.
D)gingival margin trimmer.

Question 34

Uses of a mouth mirror include:

A)providing a patient view.
B)retraction and tissue protection.
C)indirect vision.
D)both b and c

Question 35

The part of the instrument that attaches the working end to the handle is the:

A)point.
B)angle.
C)blade.
D)shank.