Question 1

How much space between dental dam holes is maintained to ensure proper placement of the dental dam?

Accepted Answer

A) 4.5 mm 
B) 3.5 mm 
C) 2.5 mm 
D) 1.5 mm 
A) 4.5 mm 
B) 3.5 mm 
C) 2.5 mm 
D) 1.5 mm B

Question 2

If tooth #3 will be used as the anchor tooth for dental dam placement, what hole size will be indicated for use in a dental dam punch?

Accepted Answer

A) No. 2 
B) No. 3 
C) No. 4 
D) No. 5 
A) No. 2 
B) No. 3 
C) No. 4 
D) No. 5 D

Question 3

A _____ is used as a guide for marking and punching holes in the correct positions on a dental dam.

Accepted Answer

A) dental dam stamp 
B) dental dam punch 
C) dental dam clamp 
D) dental dam template 
E) None of the above 
A) dental dam stamp 
B) dental dam punch 
C) dental dam clamp 
D) dental dam template 
E) None of the above D

Question 4

If a crown preparation procedure is to be done on tooth #7, which dental clamp must the dental assistant prepare with the procedure setup?

Accepted Answer

A) Maxillary universal clamp 
B) Mandibular universal clamp 
C) Anterior clamp 
D) Premolar clamp 
A) Maxillary universal clamp 
B) Mandibular universal clamp 
C) Anterior clamp 
D) Premolar clamp

Question 5

When a dental dam is prepared for a patient, how far apart should the holes be punched?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 1.5 mm 
B) 2 to 2.5 mm 
C) 3 to 3.5 mm 
D) 4 to 4.5 mm 
A) 1 to 1.5 mm 
B) 2 to 2.5 mm 
C) 3 to 3.5 mm 
D) 4 to 4.5 mm

Question 6

Why must dental floss be attached to each dental clamp when being used during a dental procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) To prevent the patient from swallowing the dental clamp. 
B) To prevent the dental clamp from dislodging. 
C) To prevent the patient from feeling any pain from the dental clamp. 
D) All of the above. 
A) To prevent the patient from swallowing the dental clamp. 
B) To prevent the dental clamp from dislodging. 
C) To prevent the patient from feeling any pain from the dental clamp. 
D) All of the above.

Question 7

Which part of the dental dam clamp is designed to secure the clamp on the cervical part of the tooth?

Accepted Answer

A) Bow 
B) Prongs 
C) Jaws 
D) Holes 
A) Bow 
B) Prongs 
C) Jaws 
D) Holes

Question 8

A No. 1 size hole is punched for which teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Molars 
B) Premolars 
C) Mandibular central and laterals 
D) Mandibular cuspids 
A) Molars 
B) Premolars 
C) Mandibular central and laterals 
D) Mandibular cuspids

Question 9

Name the instrument used to place the dental dam clamp on the tooth and also to remove it from the tooth.

Accepted Answer

A) Dental dam punch 
B) Dental dam forceps 
C) Dental dam stamp 
D) Dental dam clamp 
A) Dental dam punch 
B) Dental dam forceps 
C) Dental dam stamp 
D) Dental dam clamp

Question 10

Identify the anterior clamp that anchors and stabilizes the dental dam.

Accepted Answer

A) 212 wingless 
B) W2 
C) W7 
D) 4 winged 
E) 7 winged 
A) 212 wingless 
B) W2 
C) W7 
D) 4 winged 
E) 7 winged

Question 11

A plastic dental dam frame may be left on during radiographic exposures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A No.____ size hole is designated for a premolar tooth.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 3 
C) 2 
D) 1 
A) 5 
B) 3 
C) 2 
D) 1

Question 13

Which hole size will be punched on a dental dam if a patient is going to have an endodontic treatment for tooth #21?

Accepted Answer

A) No. 1 
B) No. 2 
C) No. 3 
D) No. 4 
A) No. 1 
B) No. 2 
C) No. 3 
D) No. 4

Question 14

A No. 4 size hole is punched for which teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Premolars 
B) Maxillary central and laterals 
C) Maxillary cuspids 
D) Molars 
A) Premolars 
B) Maxillary central and laterals 
C) Maxillary cuspids 
D) Molars

Question 15

Name the instrument used to invert the dental dam.

Accepted Answer

A) Woodson 
B) Half-Hollenback carver 
C) Tanner carver 
D) Beavertail burnisher 
E) Explorer 
A) Woodson 
B) Half-Hollenback carver 
C) Tanner carver 
D) Beavertail burnisher 
E) Explorer

Question 16

A No.____ size hole is designated for an anchor tooth.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 4 
C) 2 
D) 1 
A) 5 
B) 4 
C) 2 
D) 1

Question 17

Name the part of the dental dam clamp that is designed to secure the clamp on the cervical part of the tooth, beyond the height of contour.

Accepted Answer

A) Bow 
B) Jaws 
C) Holes 
D) Prongs 
E) Winged clamps 
A) Bow 
B) Jaws 
C) Holes 
D) Prongs 
E) Winged clamps

Question 18

Which color is an indication of a latex-free dental dam?

Accepted Answer

A) Green 
B) Blue 
C) Purple 
D) Gray 
A) Green 
B) Blue 
C) Purple 
D) Gray

Question 19

A _____ holds the dental dam away from the teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) dental dam clamp 
B) dental dam forceps 
C) dental dam template 
D) dental dam frame 
A) dental dam clamp 
B) dental dam forceps 
C) dental dam template 
D) dental dam frame

Question 20

Which of the following is part of the clamp?

Accepted Answer

A) Bow 
B) Jaws 
C) Holes 
D) All of the above 
A) Bow 
B) Jaws 
C) Holes 
D) All of the above

How much space between dental dam holes is maintained to ensure proper placement of the dental dam?

If tooth #3 will be used as the anchor tooth for dental dam placement, what hole size will be indicated for use in a dental dam punch?

A _____ is used as a guide for marking and punching holes in the correct positions on a dental dam.

If a crown preparation procedure is to be done on tooth #7, which dental clamp must the dental assistant prepare with the procedure setup?

When a dental dam is prepared for a patient, how far apart should the holes be punched?

Why must dental floss be attached to each dental clamp when being used during a dental procedure?

Which part of the dental dam clamp is designed to secure the clamp on the cervical part of the tooth?

A No. 1 size hole is punched for which teeth?

Name the instrument used to place the dental dam clamp on the tooth and also to remove it from the tooth.

Identify the anterior clamp that anchors and stabilizes the dental dam.

A plastic dental dam frame may be left on during radiographic exposures.

A No.____ size hole is designated for a premolar tooth.

Which hole size will be punched on a dental dam if a patient is going to have an endodontic treatment for tooth #21?

A No. 4 size hole is punched for which teeth?

Name the instrument used to invert the dental dam.

A No.____ size hole is designated for an anchor tooth.

Name the part of the dental dam clamp that is designed to secure the clamp on the cervical part of the tooth, beyond the height of contour.

Which color is an indication of a latex-free dental dam?

A _____ holds the dental dam away from the teeth.

Which of the following is part of the clamp?

Basic Dental Instruments

Enamel Cutting Instruments

Local Anesthetic Syringe and Components

Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip and Dental Unit

Dental Handpieces

Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces

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

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Exam 7: Dental Dam Instruments

How much space between dental dam holes is maintained to ensure proper placement of the dental dam?

If tooth #3 will be used as the anchor tooth for dental dam placement, what hole size will be indicated for use in a dental dam punch?

A _____ is used as a guide for marking and punching holes in the correct positions on a dental dam.

If a crown preparation procedure is to be done on tooth #7, which dental clamp must the dental assistant prepare with the procedure setup?

When a dental dam is prepared for a patient, how far apart should the holes be punched?

Why must dental floss be attached to each dental clamp when being used during a dental procedure?

Which part of the dental dam clamp is designed to secure the clamp on the cervical part of the tooth?

A No. 1 size hole is punched for which teeth?

Name the instrument used to place the dental dam clamp on the tooth and also to remove it from the tooth.

Identify the anterior clamp that anchors and stabilizes the dental dam.

A plastic dental dam frame may be left on during radiographic exposures.

A No.____ size hole is designated for a premolar tooth.

Which hole size will be punched on a dental dam if a patient is going to have an endodontic treatment for tooth #21?

A No. 4 size hole is punched for which teeth?

Name the instrument used to invert the dental dam.

A No.____ size hole is designated for an anchor tooth.

Name the part of the dental dam clamp that is designed to secure the clamp on the cervical part of the tooth, beyond the height of contour.

Which color is an indication of a latex-free dental dam?

A _____ holds the dental dam away from the teeth.

Which of the following is part of the clamp?

Basic Dental Instruments

Enamel Cutting Instruments

Local Anesthetic Syringe and Components

Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip and Dental Unit

Dental Handpieces

Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces

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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