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Dental Instrument & Classification

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Using the Dental Instrument Classification Chart, which instrument would you select to place, remove, and adjust arch wires during orthodontic procedures?

a)

Howe Pliers (110 Pliers)

b)

Enamel Hoe

c)

Burnisher

d)

Spatula

2.

Which instrument is categorized as Restorative and is used to pack and condense materials like amalgam or composite?

a)

Condenser (Plugger)

b)

Burnisher

c)

Paper Holder

d)

Howe Pliers (110 Pliers)

3.

The Dr. must remove soft decayed dentin and debris from a cavity. Which instrument is appropriate?

a)

Excavator

b)

Chisel

c)

Condenser (Plugger)

d)

Spatula

4.

Which accessory instrument is used to hold and place articulating paper to check occlusion?

a)

Paper Holder

b)

Spatula

c)

Burnisher

d)

Howe Pliers (110 Pliers)

5.

Identify the instrument that mixes dental materials such as cement, amalgam, or impression material.

a)

Spatula

b)

Condenser (Plugger)

c)

Excavator

d)

Hatchet

6.

For final contour of a restoration, which instrument smooths, shapes, and polishes the restorative material?

a)

Burnisher

b)

Chisel

c)

Hatchet

d)

Paper Holder

7.

Select the hand-cutting instrument primarily indicated for cutting and shaping enamel rather than removing decay.

a)

Chisel

b)

Excavator

c)

Spatula

d)

Paper Holder

8.

Which instrument pairing correctly matches category and function?

a)

Excavator — Hand-Cutting; removes soft decayed dentin and debris

b)

Burnisher — Accessory; mixes dental materials

c)

Paper Holder — Restorative; polishes amalgam

9.

You are preparing a composite restoration and need to pack the material into the cavity. Which choice aligns with the chart?

a)

Use a Condenser (Plugger) from the Restorative category

b)

Use a Chisel from the Hand-Cutting category

c)

Use a Paper Holder from the Accessory category

d)

Use Howe Pliers from the Orthodontic category

10.

Fill in the blank with the exact instrument name: The accessory instrument used to mix cement or impression material is the (a)   .

11.

What is the purpose of the instrument number assigned by manufacturers?

a)

To refer to pliers and forceps by number

b)

To identify the material of the instrument

c)

To show the manufacturing date

d)

To indicate the size of the instrument

12.

Which instruments are most often utilized on the tray?

a)

Cutting instruments

b)

Accessory instruments

c)

Examination instruments

d)

Restorative instruments

13.

What is the advantage of learning both the number and name of dental instruments?

a)

To impress patients

b)

To ensure proper identification and communication

c)

To reduce the number of instruments needed

d)

To increase the cost of instruments

14.
What handpiece operates from air pressure and reaches speeds up to 450,000 rpm.
a)
Low Speed Handpiece
b)
High Speed Handpiece
c)
Contra Angle Handpiece
d)
Air Abrasion Handpiece
15.
What protects a tooth's pulp (nerve) from frictional heat damage?
a)
Anesthetic
b)
Topical Ointment
c)
Oil (lubricant)
d)
Water spray
16.

what instrument is this?

(a)  

17.

which saliva evacuation is this?

a)

air/water

b)

suction

c)

high

d)

low

18.

which saliva evacuation is this?

a)

high

b)

low

c)

suction

d)

rinse tip

19.

what syringe tip is this?

(a)