Deck 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments

Question 1

Name the instrument used to contour the matrix band for a class II restoration.

A)Woodson
B)T-ball burnisher
C)Beavertail burnisher
D)Discoid-cleoid carver
E)Both B and C are correct.

Answer 1

Both B and C are correct.

Question 2

Which carver is used to contour and/or restore the proximal wall (or walls) of an amalgam restoration?

A)Half-Hollenback
B)Discoid-cleoid
C)Beavertail
D)Woodson
E)Tanner

Answer 2

Half-Hollenback

Question 3

For which restorative class preparation is a Tofflemire/Matrix retainer used?

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

Answer 3

Class II

Question 4

Which of the following instruments may be used to contour and carve interproximal anatomy in amalgam restorations?

A)Discoid-cleoid carver
B)Hollenback carver
C)Tanner carver
D)Woodson

Question 5

Which of the following is only found as a single-ended burnisher?

A)Ball burnisher
B)T-ball burnisher
C)Acorn burnisher
D)Football burnisher

Question 6

Which of the following is used to check the centric and lateral occlusion of an amalgam restoration?

A)Explorer
B)Matrix band
C)Plastic instrument
D)Articulating paper

Question 7

Name the part of the Tofflemire/Matrix band retainer that holds the matrix band in the retainer.

A)Spindle
B)Guide slot
C)Inner knob
D)Outer knob
E)Diagonal slot

Question 8

Select the type of instrument that would be used to carve the occlusal anatomy on an amalgam or a temporary restoration.

A)Woodson
B)Tanner carver
C)Acorn burnisher
D)Discoid-cleoid carver
E)Both B and D are correct.

Question 9

Name the instrument (or instruments) used to smooth the amalgam after it has been condensed.

A)Tanner carver
B)T-ball burnisher
C)Football burnisher
D)Half-Hollenback carver
E)Both B and C are correct.

Question 10

Name the double-ended instrument that carries, places, and condenses temporary restorative material for a cavity preparation.

A)Woodson
B)Tanner carver
C)T-ball burnisher
D)Hollenback carver
E)Discoid-cleoid carver

Question 11

Metal matrix bands are used for what type of cavity restoration?

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

Question 12

What will happen if amalgam is not released immediately from an amalgam carrier after the tubes are filled?

A)Amalgam will corrode the interior walls of the amalgam carrier.
B)Amalgam will fall by itself from the amalgam carrier.
C)Amalgam will stick in the carrier.
D)None of the above

Question 13

Name the part of the Tofflemire/Matrix band retainer that adjusts the size or loop of the matrix band to fit around the tooth and that loosens the band for removal.

A)Spindle
B)Guide slot
C)Inner knob
D)Diagonal slot
E)Outer knob

Question 14

Why is a wooden wedges used in an amalgam restoration?

A)It holds the matrix band in place along the gingival margin of a class II preparation.
B)It replaces the missing proximal wall or walls of a cavity preparation for a class II preparation.
C)It maintains stability of a matrix band during condensation of a restorative material for a class II preparation.
D)All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following instruments is used to smooth the amalgam after an amalgam restoration has been condensed?

A)Woodson
B)Tanner carver
C)Acorn burnisher
D)Half-Hollenback carver
E)All of the above

Question 16

Where is a universal matrix band used?

A)Anterior teeth
B)Posterior teeth
C)Posterior and anterior teeth
D)Posterior teeth except larger teeth

Question 17

What is the function of the inner knob of a Tofflemire band retainer?

A)It adjusts size or loop of matrix band to fit around tooth.
B)It slides up and down on spindle to secure band in place.
C)It tightens or loosens matrix band in the retainer.
D)It holds the matrix band in the retainer.

Question 18

Which instrument is utilized to pack amalgam into a cavity preparation?

A)Liner applicator
B)Condenser
C)Burnisher
D)Carver

Question 19

Name the part of the Tofflemire/Matrix band retainer that tightens or loosens the matrix band at the end of the spindle.

A)Spindle
B)Guide slot
C)Inner knob
D)Outer knob
E)Diagonal slot

Question 20

For which of the following restorations would a wooden wedge be utilized?

A)Tooth #3 BO cavity preparation
B)Tooth #15 MO cavity preparation
C)Tooth #21 OL cavity preparation
D)Tooth #31 O cavity preparation

Question 21

An amalgam well is used to mix alloy and mercury in a capsule.

Question 22

Which type of matrix band is designed for larger posterior teeth?

A)Molar band
B)Anterior band
C)Universal band
D)Premolar band

Question 23

The liner applicator is commonly used to place calcium hydroxide or glass ionomer in cavity preparation.

Question 24

What is mixing of alloy and mercury called?

A)Amalgamator
B)Amalgamation
C)Triturator
D)Trituration
E)B and D are correct.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a part of an amalgam restorative procedure tray setup?

A)Football burnisher
B)Hollenback carver
C)Plastic instrument
D)Liner applicator

Question 26

Which of the following instruments could be used to contour the interproximal walls of an amalgam restoration?

A)Tanner
B)Gold knife
C)Discoid/cleoid

Question 27

The term used to describe the mixing of alloy and mercury to form a dental restorative material is amalgamation.