Question 1

What is the purpose of the explorer?

Accepted Answer

A) Retract the lips, cheeks, and tongue. 
B) Transfer material from the oral cavity. 
C) Examine teeth for decay, calculus, or other abnormalities. 
D) All of the above 
A) Retract the lips, cheeks, and tongue. 
B) Transfer material from the oral cavity. 
C) Examine teeth for decay, calculus, or other abnormalities. 
D) All of the above C

Question 2

Which type of mouth mirror is used in disposable mirrors?

Accepted Answer

A) Double-sided mirror 
B) Front surface mirror 
C) Flat surface mirror 
D) Concave mirror 
A) Double-sided mirror 
B) Front surface mirror 
C) Flat surface mirror 
D) Concave mirror C

Question 3

Which instrument would NOT be found on a basic tray set-up?

Accepted Answer

A) Mouth mirror 
B) Sickle scaler 
C) Explorer 
D) All of the above are found on the basic tray. 
A) Mouth mirror 
B) Sickle scaler 
C) Explorer 
D) All of the above are found on the basic tray. B

Question 4

Which of the following instruments is part of a basic setup for most dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) Curette 
B) Spoon excavator 
C) Periodontal probe 
D) Cotton forceps (pliers) 
A) Curette 
B) Spoon excavator 
C) Periodontal probe 
D) Cotton forceps (pliers)

Question 5

Why is using a variety of instrument handle diameters beneficial to the dental professional?

Accepted Answer

A) Helps in lightening the instrument grasp. 
B) Maximizes control of the instrument. 
C) Lessens the stress associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. 
D) Minimizes fatigue when using the instrument. 
A) Helps in lightening the instrument grasp. 
B) Maximizes control of the instrument. 
C) Lessens the stress associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. 
D) Minimizes fatigue when using the instrument.

Question 6

What is the purpose of the mouth mirror?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide indirect vision. 
B) Reflect light into the mouth. 
C) Retract the lips, cheeks, and tongue. 
D) A and C 
E) All of the above 
A) Provide indirect vision. 
B) Reflect light into the mouth. 
C) Retract the lips, cheeks, and tongue. 
D) A and C 
E) All of the above

Question 7

Which type of mouth mirror reflects magnifies the image?

Accepted Answer

A) Double-sided mirror 
B) Front surface mirror 
C) Concave mirror 
D) All of the above 
A) Double-sided mirror 
B) Front surface mirror 
C) Concave mirror 
D) All of the above

Question 8

Which statement is correct about cotton forceps?

Accepted Answer

A) Comes in one size 
B) Has plain or serrated tips 
C) Has pointed or rounded tips 
D) B and C only 
E) All of the above 
A) Comes in one size 
B) Has plain or serrated tips 
C) Has pointed or rounded tips 
D) B and C only 
E) All of the above

Question 9

The main function of this instrument is to grasp and/or transfer material into and out of the oral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) Curette 
B) Mouth mirror 
C) Periodontal probe 
D) Cotton forceps (pliers) 
A) Curette 
B) Mouth mirror 
C) Periodontal probe 
D) Cotton forceps (pliers)

What is the purpose of the explorer?

Which type of mouth mirror is used in disposable mirrors?

Which instrument would NOT be found on a basic tray set-up?

Which of the following instruments is part of a basic setup for most dental procedures?

Why is using a variety of instrument handle diameters beneficial to the dental professional?

What is the purpose of the mouth mirror?

Which type of mouth mirror reflects magnifies the image?

Which statement is correct about cotton forceps?

The main function of this instrument is to grasp and/or transfer material into and out of the oral cavity.

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Exam 1: Basic Dental Instruments

What is the purpose of the explorer?

Which type of mouth mirror is used in disposable mirrors?

Which instrument would NOT be found on a basic tray set-up?

Which of the following instruments is part of a basic setup for most dental procedures?

Why is using a variety of instrument handle diameters beneficial to the dental professional?

What is the purpose of the mouth mirror?

Which type of mouth mirror reflects magnifies the image?

Which statement is correct about cotton forceps?

The main function of this instrument is to grasp and/or transfer material into and out of the oral cavity.

Enamel Cutting Instruments

Local Anesthetic Syringecomponents and Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip, and Dental Unit

Dental Handpieces

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 Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment

Vital Signs and Beyond

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