The HVE suction tip should be positioned:
A)after the dentist positions the handpiece and mouth mirror.
B)on the surface of the operative tooth closest to the dentist.
C)so the bevel of the suction tip is perpendicular to the tooth surface.
D)so the edge of the suction tip is even with or slightly beyond the occlusal surface or incisal edge.

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The HVE suction tip should be positioned so the edge of the suction tip is even with or slightly beyond the occlusal surface or incisal edge. This helps to ensure efficient removal of debris and fluids from the site of the procedure. Positioning the suction tip after the dentist positions the handpiece and mouth mirror (A) is not necessary as it should be done first. The suction tip should not necessarily be positioned on the surface of the operative tooth closest to the dentist (B) but rather in a position that allows for effective suction. The bevel of the suction tip does not necessarily need to be perpendicular to the tooth surface (C) but rather in a position that allows for effective suction.

The HVE Suction Tip Should Be Positioned