Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy Final

Tooth Identification and Dental Crowns

• Tooth number 13 is the upper left second premolar.
• A bridge is designed to replace missing teeth, enhancing both function and aesthetics.
• A CEREC crown is a chairside restoration created and placed in the dental office during one visit.
• All-porcelain crowns are completely made of porcelain, offering a natural appearance.
• PFM crowns, or porcelain fused to metal crowns, combine strength with aesthetic appeal.
• Full metal crowns consist entirely of metal, providing durability.

Dental Cements and Materials

• Zinc phosphate cement is mixed on a glass slab and serves as a permanent cement.
• Polycarboxylate cement is mixed on a paper pad and is also used for permanent applications.
• Zinc oxide-eugenol cement utilizes both a paper mixing pad and a glass slab, suitable for temporary and permanent cementation.
• Glass ionomer cement is applied using a paper mixing pad and a glass slab, serving as permanent cement.
• Composite resin is mixed on a paper pad for use as permanent cement.

Dental Terminology

• A pontic is the floating crown component of a dental bridge.
• An abutment is the anchoring tooth for a bridge.
• Various endodontic tests include cold, bite stick, pulp, and percussion to diagnose tooth health.
• A lower cow horn forcep is categorized as a non-endodontic instrument.

Clinical Procedures and Conditions

• Root canal treatment is necessary when decay penetrates deeply or when the tooth breaks, exposing the pulp.
• Class II denotes a bite class where the maxilla is protrusive.
• Primary dentition consists of 20 teeth.

Oral Health and Dentistry

• Calculus refers to hardened deposits that form on teeth, requiring professional cleaning.
• A periodontist specializes in treating gum diseases.
• Debridement involves removing excessive calculus from teeth.
• Surgical extraction is indicated if a tooth breaks down and is not covered by gingiva.

Replacement and Partial Dentures

• Implants serve to replace missing teeth effectively.
• Three types of partial dentures include flexible, resin base, and metal base options.
• Implant-supported dentures feature locators for stability.

Mixing Ratios and Accessories

• A water to powder mixing ratio of 1:2 is commonly used.
• Surgical packs are necessary for implant procedures.

Dental Charting

• Charting colors indicate tooth status: black for previous office work, blue for current, and red for needed treatment.

Essential Dental Instruments

• Explorers, mirrors, and cotton pliers are fundamental dental instruments for examination and manipulation.
• Articulating paper holders help in occlusal adjustments after dental procedures.
• The rubber dam and its components (holder, clamp, forceps) are used for isolation during dental work.

Restoration Tools

• Etching gel prepares teeth for bonding procedures.
• Matrix bands and holders are critical in shaping restorations during cavity fillings.
• Various carving tools like interproximal carvers, cleoid discoid, and burnishers refine restorations.
• Gutta percha and paper points are used in endodontics, particularly in root canal therapy.

Endodontic Supplies

• Instruments such as files, broaches, and peso reamers help clean and shape root canals.
• Sealer cement is used to fill the cleaned canals, ensuring a hermetic seal.

Patient Comfort Supplies

• Hemodent is utilized for hemostatic control during dental procedures, ensuring a dry field.

These notes encapsulate crucial dental assisting concepts, tools, terms, and procedures necessary for effective clinical practice.