DASA Midterm Exam: Questions & Correct Answers
Upper Arch Of Teeth Right Ans - Maxillary
Lower Arch Of Teeth Right Ans - Mandibular
Mixed Dentition Right Ans - When both primary and permanent teeth are
present
Name & Address of Tooth Right Ans - Example: Tooth #5, 1st Quadrant 1st
Premolar
Abbreviation for Root Canal, Full Cast Crown, Porcelain Fused To Metal,
Stainless Steel, Sealant Right Ans - RCT, FCC, PFM, SS, S
What are 2 types of restoration and examples of each? Right Ans - Indirect:
fabricated in the lab
Examples: Crown, Bridge, Inlay, Onlay, Veneers
Direct: fabricated in the mouth
Examples: Composite or amalgam fillings
Kilm Right Ans - oven to fume metals
Another Word For GAP & What Causes It Right Ans - Diastema: space
between teeth
Cause: frenum(lip tie) pulls and causes gap
Why aren't amalgam fillings recommended as often? Right Ans - tiny
leakages
What is enamel? Right Ans - Hardest substance in the body, made up of
rods and prisms
What are the 5 types of teeth? Right Ans - Molars(3,2,1), Premolar(2,1),
Canine, Lateral, Central
Steps for Amalgam Filling Right Ans - 1. Prep tooth
, 2. Place carpule in amalgamator
3. Place in dapping dish
4. Place in amalgam carrier
5. Condenser, sets with time, check bite(articulating paper)
How does bacteria travel through the tooth? Right Ans - It takes the path of
least resistance via occlusal surface so it can get directly to the pulp.
Steps For Composite Fillings Right Ans - 1. Etch (acid) 10-15 secs, then
rinse and dry
2. Prime (relaxed), no undercut
3. Bond (blow air)
4. Light cure
5. Flowable
6. Light Cure
7. Condensable
8. Light cure, check bite
Name 2 numbing agents for surgery and their differences Right Ans -
Lidocaine (Green) lasts long, stops the bleeding
Carbocaine (Red) has less/no epinephrine, doesn't last long
High Speed vs. Low Speed Right Ans - High Speed: cuts enamel
Slow Speed: removes decay of the sponge like part of tooth(dentin)
Steps for Charting Direct Restoration Right Ans - 1. Place dot on each
surface
2. Connect your dots
3. Fill in for amalgam, leave open for composite
Steps for Charting Indirect Restoration Right Ans - 1. Outline all surfaces
2. Decide where the pretty part(porcelain) is
3. Draw hatch marks for other surfaces
How do you know when to chart in red or blue? Right Ans - Red: treatment
needed
Blue: existing restorations
Upper Arch Of Teeth Right Ans - Maxillary
Lower Arch Of Teeth Right Ans - Mandibular
Mixed Dentition Right Ans - When both primary and permanent teeth are
present
Name & Address of Tooth Right Ans - Example: Tooth #5, 1st Quadrant 1st
Premolar
Abbreviation for Root Canal, Full Cast Crown, Porcelain Fused To Metal,
Stainless Steel, Sealant Right Ans - RCT, FCC, PFM, SS, S
What are 2 types of restoration and examples of each? Right Ans - Indirect:
fabricated in the lab
Examples: Crown, Bridge, Inlay, Onlay, Veneers
Direct: fabricated in the mouth
Examples: Composite or amalgam fillings
Kilm Right Ans - oven to fume metals
Another Word For GAP & What Causes It Right Ans - Diastema: space
between teeth
Cause: frenum(lip tie) pulls and causes gap
Why aren't amalgam fillings recommended as often? Right Ans - tiny
leakages
What is enamel? Right Ans - Hardest substance in the body, made up of
rods and prisms
What are the 5 types of teeth? Right Ans - Molars(3,2,1), Premolar(2,1),
Canine, Lateral, Central
Steps for Amalgam Filling Right Ans - 1. Prep tooth
, 2. Place carpule in amalgamator
3. Place in dapping dish
4. Place in amalgam carrier
5. Condenser, sets with time, check bite(articulating paper)
How does bacteria travel through the tooth? Right Ans - It takes the path of
least resistance via occlusal surface so it can get directly to the pulp.
Steps For Composite Fillings Right Ans - 1. Etch (acid) 10-15 secs, then
rinse and dry
2. Prime (relaxed), no undercut
3. Bond (blow air)
4. Light cure
5. Flowable
6. Light Cure
7. Condensable
8. Light cure, check bite
Name 2 numbing agents for surgery and their differences Right Ans -
Lidocaine (Green) lasts long, stops the bleeding
Carbocaine (Red) has less/no epinephrine, doesn't last long
High Speed vs. Low Speed Right Ans - High Speed: cuts enamel
Slow Speed: removes decay of the sponge like part of tooth(dentin)
Steps for Charting Direct Restoration Right Ans - 1. Place dot on each
surface
2. Connect your dots
3. Fill in for amalgam, leave open for composite
Steps for Charting Indirect Restoration Right Ans - 1. Outline all surfaces
2. Decide where the pretty part(porcelain) is
3. Draw hatch marks for other surfaces
How do you know when to chart in red or blue? Right Ans - Red: treatment
needed
Blue: existing restorations
