Back to AI Flashcard MakerDental Admission Test /Operative Dentistry & Instrumentation Essentials Part 1
Operative Dentistry & Instrumentation Essentials Part 1
This deck covers key concepts and terminology in operative dentistry and instrumentation, including cavity classifications, dental instruments, and procedures.
General dentistry is also referred to as
Tap or swipe ↕ to flip
Swipe ←→Navigate
1/35
Key Terms
Term
Definition
General dentistry is also referred to as
operative dentistry
What is a common term used to describe decay
cavity
Which step in the initial prep allows the dentist to determine shape and placement of the cavity walls
resistance form
Which wall of a cavity prep is perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth
pulpal floor
Class I
one surface, pits and fissures
Class II
extension of class I into proximal surfaces, 2 or 3 surface
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
General dentistry is also referred to as | operative dentistry |
What is a common term used to describe decay | cavity |
Which step in the initial prep allows the dentist to determine shape and placement of the cavity walls | resistance form |
Which wall of a cavity prep is perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth | pulpal floor |
Class I | one surface, pits and fissures |
Class II | extension of class I into proximal surfaces, 2 or 3 surface |
Class III and IV | class III inter proximal surfaces of incisors and canines. class IV incised edge of canines and incisors interproximally |
Class V | decay on gingival third |
Retention pins | indicated for teeth with significant loss of tooth structure |
In general one retention is placed for | each missing cusp |
Tooth whitening can help with | extrinsic stains, intrinsic stains and aging/routine wear |
Main ingredient of tooth whitening product | hydrogen peroxide |
Adverse effects of tooth whitening | tissue irritation, thermal sensitivity |
Universal retainer also referred to as | tofflemire retainer |
Which cavity classifications use a posterior matrix system | class II |
What is the plural of matrix | matrices |
What is used to hold a posterior matrix band in place intra orally | universal retainer, matrix band |
When a matrix band is placed on the tooth which direction is the smaller circumference of the band placed | placed towards the gingiva |
What instrument is commonly used to contour matrix band | burnisher |
What additional item is used in the universal matrix system to reestablish proper contact with an adjacent tooth | wedge |
What can result from improper wedge placement | overhang or cupping |
What is cupping | indentation of restorative material |
What is another term for a clear plastic matrix | celluloid strip or mylar strip |
What cavity classification is a mylar strip used for | class III or IV |
What matrix system is an alternative to the universal retainer | automatrix system (no retainer to hold band in place) |
What type of matrix system uses a spot welder to fuse the ends together | spot welded band |
What kinds of dental instruments are more often referred to by numbers than by name | pliers and forceps |
What part of the instrument is located between handle and working end | shank |
What classification of instruments is used to remove decay manually | hand cutting instruments |
What are four uses of the mouth mirror | indirect vision, reflection, retraction, transillumination |
Describe the main feature of the working end of an explorer | thin flexible wire-like with a sharp point at tip |
What 3 instruments make up basic setup | explorer, mirror, cotton forceps |
What instrument measures the sulcus of the tooth | periodontal probe |
What 2 excavators are commonly used in dentistry | spoon excavator and black spoon |
Function of the hoe | prepare tooth and plane the walls and floors of tooth prep |