Question 1

The laser handpiece typically is used

Accepted Answer

A) for a class II cavity preparation. 
B) for a class IV cavity preparation. 
C) to cut soft tissue. 
D) to control bleeding. 
E) C and D 
A) for a class II cavity preparation. 
B) for a class IV cavity preparation. 
C) to cut soft tissue. 
D) to control bleeding. 
E) C and D A

Question 2

Which of the following can a slow-speed motor with contra-angle handpiece attachment be used for?

Accepted Answer

A) To remove decay 
B) To cut a tooth with decay 
C) To remove existing crowns or bridges 
D) To grind veneers down for replacement 
A) To remove decay 
B) To cut a tooth with decay 
C) To remove existing crowns or bridges 
D) To grind veneers down for replacement A

Question 3

What type of handpiece would be used with a friction grip bur that is used for a cavity preparation?

Accepted Answer

A) High-speed handpiece 
B) Slow-speed handpiece with a straight attachment 
C) Slow-speed handpiece with a contra-angle attachment 
D) Slow-speed prophy angle 
A) High-speed handpiece 
B) Slow-speed handpiece with a straight attachment 
C) Slow-speed handpiece with a contra-angle attachment 
D) Slow-speed prophy angle C

Question 4

What type of handpiece would be used with a disposable prophy angle?

Accepted Answer

A) High-speed handpiece 
B) Slow-speed handpiece with a straight attachment 
C) Slow-speed handpiece with a contra-angle attachment 
D) Slow-speed prophy angle 
E) B and D 
A) High-speed handpiece 
B) Slow-speed handpiece with a straight attachment 
C) Slow-speed handpiece with a contra-angle attachment 
D) Slow-speed prophy angle 
E) B and D

Question 5

Name the type of handpiece used with the high pressure of alpha-alumina particles.

Accepted Answer

A) Slow-speed straight handpiece 
B) Slow-speed contra-angle handpiece 
C) High-speed handpiece 
D) Implant handpiece 
E) Air abrasion handpiece 
A) Slow-speed straight handpiece 
B) Slow-speed contra-angle handpiece 
C) High-speed handpiece 
D) Implant handpiece 
E) Air abrasion handpiece

Question 6

During coronal polishing, which of the following is true about a disposable prophy brush?

Accepted Answer

A) A prophy brush is used for polishing the lingual surface of posterior teeth. 
B) A prophy brush is used for polishing all the surfaces of teeth. 
C) A prophy brush is used for polishing the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth. 
D) A prophy brush is used for polishing the proximal surfaces of the teeth. 
A) A prophy brush is used for polishing the lingual surface of posterior teeth. 
B) A prophy brush is used for polishing all the surfaces of teeth. 
C) A prophy brush is used for polishing the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth. 
D) A prophy brush is used for polishing the proximal surfaces of the teeth.

Question 7

What is the maximum rotation speed of the slow-speed handpiece?

Accepted Answer

A) 20,000 rotations per minute 
B) 30,000 rotations per minute 
C) 75,000 rotations per minute 
D) 100,00 rotations per minute 
A) 20,000 rotations per minute 
B) 30,000 rotations per minute 
C) 75,000 rotations per minute 
D) 100,00 rotations per minute

Question 8

Name the type of handpiece used with a highly concentrated light source.

Accepted Answer

A) Fiberoptic high-speed handpiece 
B) Air abrasion handpiece 
C) Laser handpiece 
D) All of the above 
E) B and C 
A) Fiberoptic high-speed handpiece 
B) Air abrasion handpiece 
C) Laser handpiece 
D) All of the above 
E) B and C

Question 9

What type of handpiece would be used with a latch-type bur that is used to remove decay in a cavity preparation?

Accepted Answer

A) High-speed handpiece 
B) Slow-speed handpiece with a straight attachment 
C) Slow-speed handpiece with a contra-angle attachment 
D) Slow-speed prophy angle 
A) High-speed handpiece 
B) Slow-speed handpiece with a straight attachment 
C) Slow-speed handpiece with a contra-angle attachment 
D) Slow-speed prophy angle

Question 10

The air abrasion handpiece typically is used in the preparation of

Accepted Answer

A) a class I cavity. 
B) a class II cavity. 
C) a class III cavity. 
D) sealants. 
E) A and D 
A) a class I cavity. 
B) a class II cavity. 
C) a class III cavity. 
D) sealants. 
E) A and D

Question 11

Name the main orthodontic instrument that helps place ligature wire around brackets after the wire is tied to arch wire.

Accepted Answer

A) Orthodontic scaler 
B) Separating pliers 
C) Orthodontic hemostat 
D) Elastic separators 
E) Ligature director 
A) Orthodontic scaler 
B) Separating pliers 
C) Orthodontic hemostat 
D) Elastic separators 
E) Ligature director

Question 12

Which cavity preparations may an air abrasion unit be used for?

Accepted Answer

A) Class I and V 
B) Class II and VI 
C) Class I and VI 
D) Class II and V 
A) Class I and V 
B) Class II and VI 
C) Class I and VI 
D) Class II and V

Question 13

What is the maximum rotation speed of the surgical electrical handpiece unit with implant handpiece?

Accepted Answer

A) 85,000 rotations per minute 
B) 100,000 rotations per minute 
C) 125,000 rotations per minute 
D) 350,000 rotations per minute 
E) 650,000 rotations per minute 
A) 85,000 rotations per minute 
B) 100,000 rotations per minute 
C) 125,000 rotations per minute 
D) 350,000 rotations per minute 
E) 650,000 rotations per minute

Question 14

When using the surgical electrical handpiece unit, a lower speed may be used for what procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Implants 
B) Crown preparation 
C) Surgical Extraction 
D) All of the above 
A) Implants 
B) Crown preparation 
C) Surgical Extraction 
D) All of the above

Question 15

What is the advantage of a fiberoptic high-speed handpiece compared to a regular high-speed handpiece?

Accepted Answer

A) It is used with a bur to cut a tooth with decay or other dental anomalies. 
B) It is used for adjusting crowns and bridges for final fit. 
C) When used with a bur, it generates an extreme amount of heat. 
D) It is used to provide light intraorally during use of handpiece. 
A) It is used with a bur to cut a tooth with decay or other dental anomalies. 
B) It is used for adjusting crowns and bridges for final fit. 
C) When used with a bur, it generates an extreme amount of heat. 
D) It is used to provide light intraorally during use of handpiece.

The laser handpiece typically is used

Which of the following can a slow-speed motor with contra-angle handpiece attachment be used for?

What type of handpiece would be used with a friction grip bur that is used for a cavity preparation?

What type of handpiece would be used with a disposable prophy angle?

Name the type of handpiece used with the high pressure of alpha-alumina particles.

During coronal polishing, which of the following is true about a disposable prophy brush?

What is the maximum rotation speed of the slow-speed handpiece?

Name the type of handpiece used with a highly concentrated light source.

What type of handpiece would be used with a latch-type bur that is used to remove decay in a cavity preparation?

The air abrasion handpiece typically is used in the preparation of

Name the main orthodontic instrument that helps place ligature wire around brackets after the wire is tied to arch wire.

Which cavity preparations may an air abrasion unit be used for?

What is the maximum rotation speed of the surgical electrical handpiece unit with implant handpiece?

When using the surgical electrical handpiece unit, a lower speed may be used for what procedure?

What is the advantage of a fiberoptic high-speed handpiece compared to a regular high-speed handpiece?

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Exam 5: Dental Handpieces

The laser handpiece typically is used

Which of the following can a slow-speed motor with contra-angle handpiece attachment be used for?

What type of handpiece would be used with a friction grip bur that is used for a cavity preparation?

What type of handpiece would be used with a disposable prophy angle?

Name the type of handpiece used with the high pressure of alpha-alumina particles.

During coronal polishing, which of the following is true about a disposable prophy brush?

What is the maximum rotation speed of the slow-speed handpiece?

Name the type of handpiece used with a highly concentrated light source.

What type of handpiece would be used with a latch-type bur that is used to remove decay in a cavity preparation?

The air abrasion handpiece typically is used in the preparation of

Name the main orthodontic instrument that helps place ligature wire around brackets after the wire is tied to arch wire.

Which cavity preparations may an air abrasion unit be used for?

What is the maximum rotation speed of the surgical electrical handpiece unit with implant handpiece?

When using the surgical electrical handpiece unit, a lower speed may be used for what procedure?

What is the advantage of a fiberoptic high-speed handpiece compared to a regular high-speed handpiece?

Basic Dental Instruments

Enamel Cutting Instruments

Local Anesthetic Syringe and Components

Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip and Dental Unit

Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces

Dental Dam Instruments

Amalgam Restorative Instruments

Composite Restorative Instruments

Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments

Endodontic Instruments

Hygiene Instruments

Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays

Orthodontic Instruments

Universal Surgical Instruments

Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments

Oral Surgery Extraction Instruments

Sterilization Equipment

Dental Materials Equipment

Dental Radiography Equipment

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