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List the uses/advantages of using dental dam. - Better patient management and protection from debris, materials and liquids Controls moisture Decreases operator time Effective barrier control for infection control Used for RCT, sealants, restorations, whitening, not used for oral surgery Why is a dental dam napkin used? - Absorbs moisture, Latex allergies or reduce latex sensitivity, Patient comfort Which clamp is used for a class V restoration? - Cervical clamp (butterfly) 9, 212, 214 ...

Which fluoride method isn't moisture sensitive, as in its still effective even when exposed to water? - Varnish If you wanted to increase the positive vertical angle when taking a radiograph, what direction would you point the tube head? A) Move it closer to where the top of the head is B) Move it closer to where the chin is C) Bring it parallel to the teeth D) Move it towards the side - A) Move it closer to where the top of the head is What is the purpose of an arch wire? - To help g...

Topical Anesthetic - provides a temporary numbing effect on nerve endings located on the surface of the oral mucosa Active ingredients in topical medications - benzocaine, lidocaine available in ointments, liquids, sprays, and patches How long do you leave the topical anesthetic on the tissue? - Minimum 15-30 seconds Maximum 1-2 minutes spray topical anesthetics - applied to larger surface areas of tissues Useful when applied in the back of the throat, in patients with a strong gag refle...

DASLE MN Exam Questions with Correct Answers Latest Version Graded A+ When taking alginate impressions, having the patient swish with a mouth rinse such as Listerine prior to impressing helps decrease all of the following except: a: drooling by the patient B: microorganisms on the impression C: gagging by the patient D: bubbles in the material - Answers a: Drooling by the patient You are seating your patient to take alginate impressions, what position will you have them in? A: upright ...

DASLE MN Exam Questions Correct Answers New Update (A+ Pass) What system has a tightening wrench to tighten and loosen the band? - Automatrix What is the purpose of a wedge? How many do you need for an MOD restoration? - To contour and hold the band securely, 2 wedges auto matrix is unique in that it has a wrench that does what? - has no retainer to hold the band in place. the tightening wrench is inserted into the coil and is turned clockwise to tighten the band What occurs if the wedge...

DASLE MN EXAM QUESTIONS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS CURRENT UPDATE (VERIRFIED A+ PASS) After receiving ortho treatment, what is the most commonly used retainer? - Hawley Retainer When ortho bands and brackets are removed, what type of bur do you use? - Finishing bur Which cement gives off fluoride? - Glass ionomer What does a disclosing agent help detect? - Plaque What can be used to place an arch wire? - Weingart or Howe pliers What kind of tray is used for anterior teeth? A) Sectional B) Qu...

DASLE MN EXAM QUESTIONS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS CURRENT UPDATE (VERIRFIED A+ PASS) After receiving ortho treatment, what is the most commonly used retainer? - AnswerHawley Retainer When ortho bands and brackets are removed, what type of bur do you use? - AnswerFinishing bur Which cement gives off fluoride? - AnswerGlass ionomer What does a disclosing agent help detect? - AnswerPlaque What can be used to place an arch wire? - AnswerWeingart or Howe pliers What kind of tray is used for anteri...

DASLE MN Exam Questions Correct Answers New Update (A+ Pass) What system has a tightening wrench to tighten and loosen the band? - AnswerAutomatrix What is the purpose of a wedge? How many do you need for an MOD restoration? - AnswerTo contour and hold the band securely, 2 wedges auto matrix is unique in that it has a wrench that does what? - Answerhas no retainer to hold the band in place. the tightening wrench is inserted into the coil and is turned clockwise to tighten the band What o...