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A non aerosol topical anesthetic may be applied by the:
A non aerosol topical anesthetic may be applied by the:
- Dentist only
- DA or RDA (correct)
- Only RDA
- Only DA
What are the two primary reasons for using topical anesthetic agents?
What are the two primary reasons for using topical anesthetic agents?
Relief of pain and anxiety
Topical anesthetic is applied in the muco/buccal fold over the apex area of operation for _____ anesthesia.
Topical anesthetic is applied in the muco/buccal fold over the apex area of operation for _____ anesthesia.
infiltration
What is a mobile tooth?
What is a mobile tooth?
Cracking at the corner of the mouth is known as:
Cracking at the corner of the mouth is known as:
What is the tab of tissue on the inside of the cheek just opposite the upper first molar?
What is the tab of tissue on the inside of the cheek just opposite the upper first molar?
Removing tissue for examination under a microscope is called:
Removing tissue for examination under a microscope is called:
Before administering N20 to the patient, what are they instructed to do?
Before administering N20 to the patient, what are they instructed to do?
How is a patient's overjet measured?
How is a patient's overjet measured?
What is a cross bite?
What is a cross bite?
What characterizes a Class I malocclusion?
What characterizes a Class I malocclusion?
What is a Class II malocclusion?
What is a Class II malocclusion?
What defines a Class III malocclusion?
What defines a Class III malocclusion?
What is a Class II elastic?
What is a Class II elastic?
Who places elastic orthodontic separators?
Who places elastic orthodontic separators?
What materials are not used for separators?
What materials are not used for separators?
When placing a TP spring, what should be done first?
When placing a TP spring, what should be done first?
When removing separators, what care must be taken?
When removing separators, what care must be taken?
A useful instrument for removing elastic separators is a:
A useful instrument for removing elastic separators is a:
T-P springs are a type of:
T-P springs are a type of:
How long do elastic separators need to be left in place?
How long do elastic separators need to be left in place?
An elastic separator is placed by:
An elastic separator is placed by:
Headgear should not be worn during:
Headgear should not be worn during:
When ligating with a wire tie, how should the tie wire be?
When ligating with a wire tie, how should the tie wire be?
After twisting the wire ligature, to what length should the 'pigtail' be cut?
After twisting the wire ligature, to what length should the 'pigtail' be cut?
After the wire ligature has been cut, how should the cut end ('pigtail') be bent?
After the wire ligature has been cut, how should the cut end ('pigtail') be bent?
A removable retainer should:
A removable retainer should:
When placing head gear, what is the proper approach?
When placing head gear, what is the proper approach?
What are the vital signs?
What are the vital signs?
A mouth mirror is used for?
A mouth mirror is used for?
What could lead to an incorrect blood pressure reading?
What could lead to an incorrect blood pressure reading?
What characteristics should a serviceable temporary filling have?
What characteristics should a serviceable temporary filling have?
What can a matrix band placed incorrectly cause?
What can a matrix band placed incorrectly cause?
What is a special type of retainer which can be placed from the lingual called?
What is a special type of retainer which can be placed from the lingual called?
What is not a type of cancer?
What is not a type of cancer?
How can mercury levels in the office be controlled?
How can mercury levels in the office be controlled?
What should a temporary crown reproduce?
What should a temporary crown reproduce?
How can the gag reflex on a patient during an impression be reduced?
How can the gag reflex on a patient during an impression be reduced?
What is the purpose of pulp testing?
What is the purpose of pulp testing?
What may thermal sensitivity test indicate about the pulp tissue?
What may thermal sensitivity test indicate about the pulp tissue?
What is the use of a pulp tester?
What is the use of a pulp tester?
The patient may be premeditated to alleviate pain threshold with which type of medication?
The patient may be premeditated to alleviate pain threshold with which type of medication?
What does a very low reading (0-1) on an electric vitality test indicate?
What does a very low reading (0-1) on an electric vitality test indicate?
What methods can vitality of an unexposed pulp be determined by?
What methods can vitality of an unexposed pulp be determined by?
Where should the electrode on a vitalometer be in contact with?
Where should the electrode on a vitalometer be in contact with?
What should the teeth be before pulp testing?
What should the teeth be before pulp testing?
What is the chemical symbol representing acidulated phosphate fluoride?
What is the chemical symbol representing acidulated phosphate fluoride?
How long should sodium fluoride be applied topically?
How long should sodium fluoride be applied topically?
What instruction is given to the patient following a topical fluoride application?
What instruction is given to the patient following a topical fluoride application?
What is an undesirable result of using waxed dental floss before topical application of fluoride?
What is an undesirable result of using waxed dental floss before topical application of fluoride?
What is mottled enamel associated with?
What is mottled enamel associated with?
What is the recommended concentration of fluoride in community water supplies?
What is the recommended concentration of fluoride in community water supplies?
Who is permitted to apply topical fluoride?
Who is permitted to apply topical fluoride?
Where are fluorides most effective?
Where are fluorides most effective?
How should excess cement be removed?
How should excess cement be removed?
When should excess cement be removed?
When should excess cement be removed?
What should a Class II temporary cement filling be formed to?
What should a Class II temporary cement filling be formed to?
What is the least irritating of the dental cements listed?
What is the least irritating of the dental cements listed?
Who may perform sizing and cementation of temporary crowns?
Who may perform sizing and cementation of temporary crowns?
What does the amount of cement placed in the temporary depend on?
What does the amount of cement placed in the temporary depend on?
How far should the margin of a temporary crown extend?
How far should the margin of a temporary crown extend?
To decrease the setting time of zinc phosphate cement, what should you do?
To decrease the setting time of zinc phosphate cement, what should you do?
What should a Class II sedative restoration be placed in?
What should a Class II sedative restoration be placed in?
What are some reasons for the placement of a temporary sedative dressing?
What are some reasons for the placement of a temporary sedative dressing?
What should you do when a dentist is on vacation and a patient comes to the office with a displaced temporary dressing?
What should you do when a dentist is on vacation and a patient comes to the office with a displaced temporary dressing?
Which instrument is the instrument of choice to remove excess temporary dressings?
Which instrument is the instrument of choice to remove excess temporary dressings?
What defines an 'ideal' temporary sedative dressing?
What defines an 'ideal' temporary sedative dressing?
What preparatory steps should be taken to place the rubber dam?
What preparatory steps should be taken to place the rubber dam?
What does a correctly applied rubber dam do?
What does a correctly applied rubber dam do?
After removing the rubber dam, what is the next step?
After removing the rubber dam, what is the next step?
What preliminary diagnosis charting includes?
What preliminary diagnosis charting includes?
Where is Wharton's Duct located?
Where is Wharton's Duct located?
What is blood in the soft tissue known as?
What is blood in the soft tissue known as?
What indicates an abnormal wearing away of tooth substance due to mechanical process affecting crowns of teeth?
What indicates an abnormal wearing away of tooth substance due to mechanical process affecting crowns of teeth?
What is instrumentation for a mouth mirror inspection?
What is instrumentation for a mouth mirror inspection?
What characterizes a progressive lesion of calcified dental tissue?
What characterizes a progressive lesion of calcified dental tissue?
What is the appearance of granulation tissue?
What is the appearance of granulation tissue?
What is the first step in completing a patient record?
What is the first step in completing a patient record?
Which of the following are performed during an oral inspection EXCEPT:
Which of the following are performed during an oral inspection EXCEPT:
What is the result of injury to the tissues of the body?
What is the result of injury to the tissues of the body?
Which of the duties listed cannot be performed by the DA under the direct supervision of the Dentist?
Which of the duties listed cannot be performed by the DA under the direct supervision of the Dentist?
What classification of caries affects the occlusal two-thirds of a distal surface?
What classification of caries affects the occlusal two-thirds of a distal surface?
What surfaces does a Class II restoration include?
What surfaces does a Class II restoration include?
What can a general appraisal of your patient during visual observation include?
What can a general appraisal of your patient during visual observation include?
What are bite wing x-rays used by the dentist to diagnose?
What are bite wing x-rays used by the dentist to diagnose?
What should a good impression include?
What should a good impression include?
How should a patient be positioned after placement of a lower alginate impression?
How should a patient be positioned after placement of a lower alginate impression?
What might cause a granular alginate impression mix?
What might cause a granular alginate impression mix?
Which of the following blood pressure readings would cause the GREATEST concern?
Which of the following blood pressure readings would cause the GREATEST concern?
What could indicate that a patient had an allergic reaction to local anesthesia?
What could indicate that a patient had an allergic reaction to local anesthesia?
What is the BEST course of action to take if a patient shows signs of an allergic reaction?
What is the BEST course of action to take if a patient shows signs of an allergic reaction?
What might be wrong if a patient with a history of diabetes and heart problems complains of severe pain in their lower jaw during treatment?
What might be wrong if a patient with a history of diabetes and heart problems complains of severe pain in their lower jaw during treatment?
What is NOT the appropriate treatment for a patient suffering from an asthma attack?
What is NOT the appropriate treatment for a patient suffering from an asthma attack?
Which of the following may indicate overexposure to radiation?
Which of the following may indicate overexposure to radiation?
What does a tank pressure reading of 200 psi indicate?
What does a tank pressure reading of 200 psi indicate?
What is the last procedure performed prior to the cementation of a temporary crown?
What is the last procedure performed prior to the cementation of a temporary crown?
What is the least irritating cement to use with a temporary crown?
What is the least irritating cement to use with a temporary crown?
Which medications might be taken by a patient who has suffered a stroke?
Which medications might be taken by a patient who has suffered a stroke?
Which of the following might indicate signs of a patient in too deep sedation with nitrous oxide?
Which of the following might indicate signs of a patient in too deep sedation with nitrous oxide?
Flashcards
Sedative Dressing
Sedative Dressing
A temporary filling that maintains tooth contact and protects the dentin and pulp.
Biopsy
Biopsy
The procedure of removing tissue for microscopic examination.
Overjet
Overjet
The horizontal distance that the maxillary teeth protrude beyond the mandibular teeth.
Cheilitis
Cheilitis
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Mobile Tooth
Mobile Tooth
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Topical Anesthetic
Topical Anesthetic
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Electrical Pulp Test
Electrical Pulp Test
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Ideal Fluoride Concentration
Ideal Fluoride Concentration
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Elastic Separator
Elastic Separator
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T-P Spring
T-P Spring
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Class II Malocclusion
Class II Malocclusion
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Class III Malocclusion
Class III Malocclusion
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Sickle Scaler
Sickle Scaler
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Hematoma
Hematoma
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Parotid Gland Opening
Parotid Gland Opening
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Sickle Scaler
Sickle Scaler
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Anaphylactic Shock
Anaphylactic Shock
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Angina Pectoris
Angina Pectoris
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Abrasion
Abrasion
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Removing Excess Cement
Removing Excess Cement
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Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement
Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement
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Fluoride Application
Fluoride Application
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Temporary Crown
Temporary Crown
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Class I Malocclusion
Class I Malocclusion
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Abrasion
Abrasion
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Rubber Dam
Rubber Dam
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Preliminary Diagnosis
Preliminary Diagnosis
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Physical and Dental History
Physical and Dental History
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Mottled Enamel
Mottled Enamel
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Study Notes
Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Non-aerosol topical anesthetic may be applied by a dental assistant (DA) or registered dental assistant (RDA).
- Topical anesthetics are primarily used for relief of pain and anxiety during procedures.
- For infiltration anesthesia, topical anesthetic is applied in the muco/buccal fold over the apex area of operation.
Mouth Signs and Symptoms
- A mobile tooth is considered a sign indicating potential dental issues.
- Cheilitis refers to cracking at the corners of the mouth.
- A hematoma is categorized as blood in the soft tissue.
Salivary Glands and Biopsy
- The tab of tissue opposite the upper first molar is the opening to the parotid salivary gland.
- Biopsy is the procedure of removing tissue for microscopic examination.
Orthodontics
- Class I malocclusion involves normal positioning of posterior teeth with malpositioned anterior teeth.
- Class II malocclusion features protruded posterior teeth in relation to the mandible.
- Class III malocclusion is characterized by retruded posterior teeth in relation to the mandible.
- Elastic orthodontic separators are placed by a DA and are not made using tie wires.
- T-P springs serve as separators in orthodontic procedures.
Equipment and Measurements
- A sickle scaler is a useful instrument for removing elastic separators.
- An elastic separator must be left in place for 3-5 days and should be placed by a period of more than 8 hours.
- The patient's overjet is defined as the horizontal distance maxillary teeth protrude beyond the mandible.
Vital Signs and Patient Preparation
- Vital signs include blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates.
- Specific instructions should be given to patients prior to procedures, including avoiding food and liquids after topical fluoride application.
Temporary Restorations and Dressings
- Temporary fillings must have sealed margins and appropriate contact points.
- Temporary sedative dressings help protect the dentin and pulp and maintain tooth contact and occlusion.
- A "pigtail" from a wire ligature should be cut to a length of approximately 3 mm and bent gingivally.
Tooth Anatomy and Preservation
- Correctly placed temporary crowns should replicate the tooth's mesio-distal length and occlusal height.
- Mottled enamel results from excessive fluoride in drinking water, while the ideal fluoride concentration in community water supplies is 1.0 ppm.
Dental Procedures and Patient Care
- A correctly applied rubber dam provides a dry operating field and helps control patients.
- Electrical pulp tests, cold, and heat applications can determine the vitality of unexposed pulp.
- Observing for signs like nausea and vomiting may indicate overexposure to radiation.
Emergency Response
- Anaphylactic shock may result from allergies to anesthetic agents; immediate medical attention is necessary.
- Angina pectoris attacks might occur in patients with a history of heart problems, requiring careful management during procedures.
Dental Materials and Techniques
- The least irritating cement for temporary crowns is zinc oxide-eugenol.
- Removing excess cement should occur after it has hardened, using dental floss cautiously to avoid damaging interproximal areas.
Patient Observation and Diagnosis
- General patient observations include assessing obesity and perspiration.
- The preliminary diagnosis includes collecting physical and dental history data.
Other Key Terms
- Abrasion refers to the mechanical wearing away of tooth structure.
- The appropriate treatment for asthma attacks does not include having the patient breathe into a bag.
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This quiz consists of flashcards designed to help students review key concepts and terminology related to the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) practice. Test your knowledge on topics like topical anesthetics, their applications, and dental procedures. Perfect for RDA exam preparation.
