Deck 10: Moisture Control

Question 1

The bevel of the HVE tip is slanted downward for use in which area?

A) Maxillary arch
B) Mandibular arch
C) Anterior region
D) Posterior region

Answer 1

Anterior region

Question 2

The HVE is used to:

A) illuminate the mouth
B) isolate dental tissues
C) keep the mouth free of saliva, blood, water, and debris
D) block the flow of saliva and protect the tissue

Answer 2

keep the mouth free of saliva, blood, water, and debris

Question 3

Single-tooth rubber dam isolation is commonly used for:

A) extractions
B) endodontic treatment
C) removable prosthodontics
D) implant surgery

Answer 3

endodontic treatment

Question 4

The __________ end, or working end, of the HVE tip is slanted downward or upward.

Question 5

Dry angles are placed on the buccal mucosa, opposite which molar?

A) Maxillary second
B) Mandibular second
C) Maxillary first
D) Mandibular first

Question 6

The _______ tooth holds the dental dam clamp.

Question 7

A malaligned tooth is not:

A) the correct shape or size
B) functioning in the occlusion
C) anchored in the periodontium
D) positioned correctly in the dental arch

Question 8

_________ is the abbreviation for the high-volume evacuator.

Question 9

Teeth isolated with a rubber dam should be free of:

A) staining
B) restorations
C) a fixed prosthesis
D) plaque and debris

Question 10

The dentist is preparing the lingual surface of the mandibular left canine. Which describes the best position for the HVE tip?

A) Adjacent to the facial surface of #32, or the last mandibular molar
B) Parallel to the facial surface of #22, slightly beyond the incisal edge
C) Adjacent to the lingual surface of #23, near the gingival margin
D) Perpendicular to the lingual surface of #22, directly above the incisal edge

Question 11

A limited-area rinse is performed:

A) frequently during a procedure
B) occasionally during a procedure
C) at the conclusion of a procedure
D) at the beginning of a procedure

Question 12

The saliva ejector:

A) reduces bacterial aerosol from the high-speed hand piece
B) retracts the tongue or cheek away from the procedure site
C) removes small amounts of water from the patient's mouth
D) removes stray amalgam and other dental material debris

Question 13

Cotton rolls:

A) provide maximum retraction
B) are comfortable for the patient
C) prevent moisture contamination
D) require only occasional replacement

Question 14

The dental dam is applied ______ the local anesthetic has been administered.

Question 15

Cotton rolls are placed on the cheek side of the teeth, in the mucobuccal __________.

Question 16

One of the main responsibilities of the clinical assistant is to maintain _________ control throughout a procedure