Deck 9: Composite Restorative Instruments

Question 1

Composite placement instrument is used to

A)carry composite material for cavity preparation.
B)place and condense composite material in cavity preparation.
C)carve the composite restoration.
D)All of the above

Answer 1

carve the composite restoration.

Question 2

The loss of output of curing lights does not impact on the amount of time needed to cure dental material.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What device is used to help finish and smooth the interproximal surfaces of a restoration, specifically those of a composite restoration?

A)Half-Hollenback carver
B)Interdental file
C)Finishing strip
D)Tanner carver
E)Scalpel and No. 12 blade

Answer 3

Finishing strip

Question 4

Name the instrument used to carve the interproximal surfaces of a composite restoration.

A)Gold carving knife
B)Half-Hollenback carver
C)Tanner carver
D)Finishing strips
E)All of the above

Question 5

What instrument is used to apply conditioning, primer, and bonding material to a cavity preparation?

A)Woodson
B)Composite placement instrument
C)Liner applicator
D)Applicator with brush

Question 6

The curing light should be tested periodically for accuracy.

Question 7

When a curing light is used for composite restorations, in what increments must the material be cured?

A)2 mm
B)3 mm
C)4 mm
D)5 mm

Question 8

The composite well is used for what type of material (or materials)?

A)Etchant
B)Primer
C)Bonding material
D)All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following CANNOT be hardened by a curing light?

A)Primer
B)Bonding material
C)Composite
D)Sealants

Question 10

________________is one of the protective shields used for light curing.

A)Orange goggles or shield
B)Clear goggles or shield

Question 11

The purpose of the curing light protective shield is

A)to protect the operator's eyes.
B)to protect the assistant's eyes.
C)to help cure the material.
D)A and B
E)All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of a microbrush applicator?

A)Place acid etch in cavity preparation.
B)Place liner in cavity preparation.
C)Place bonding material in cavity preparation.
D)Place primer in cavity preparation.

Question 13

Sectional matrix system bands are used for which classification of cavities?

A)Class I
B)Class II
C)Class III
D)Class IV
E)Class V

Question 14

Finishing strips are completely covered in abrasive material.

Question 15

All of the following are functions of a composite placement instrument EXCEPT for which one?

A)Condense composite material for cavity preparation.
B)Place composite material in cavity preparation.
C)Adjust occlusion of composite material in cavity preparation.
D)Carve composite material in cavity preparation.

Question 16

Name the instrument (or instruments) that would be included on a composite tray setup.

A)Spoon excavator
B)Gold carving knife
C)Applicator and tips
D)Composite placement instrument
E)All of the above

Question 17

What color of protective shield lens protects the dentist's and the assistant's eyes during curing stage of a light-cured material?

A)Blue
B)Purple
C)Orange
D)Yellow