Exam 15: Universal Surgical Instruments

The steps for removing a scalpel blade using a scalpel blade remover include inserting the blade with the blade side up.

Which instrument will the dentist use to separate the tissue from the tooth or bone and to hold tissue away from the surgical site?

What can a patient bite down on to hold the mouth open during a dental procedure?

A Catroviejo is a type of surgical plier.

Suture scissors may be straight or angled.

Mouth props come in a one size fits all size.

A mouth gag is available in one size only.

Which instrument is used to aid in placing and holding the needle for sutures?

A periosteal elevator is placed on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups to reflect periodontal tissues.

All hinged instruments should be processed open and unlocked.

Which item below is used to help maintain a clear field of vision during a surgical procedure?

Which type of suture material is made from a gut product?

A mouth gag should NOT be used with sedated patients.

Gut, plain and PGA are types of nonresorbable sutures.

Which instrument is found on a surgical tray setup and is used to remove debris, cysts, and granulation tissue from the surgical site?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a Minnesota tongue and cheek retractor?

Which instrument has a working end of either serrated or rat tooth tips?

Which instrument holds a blade in place for surgical cutting of tissue?

Which instrument is used to grasps tissue or bone fragments?

A mouth gag locks the patient's mouth open during a dental procedure.