WorksheetsDental Instrument & Classification
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 11mins
Using the Dental Instrument Classification Chart, which instrument would you select to place, remove, and adjust arch wires during orthodontic procedures?
Howe Pliers (110 Pliers)
Enamel Hoe
Burnisher
Spatula
Which instrument is categorized as Restorative and is used to pack and condense materials like amalgam or composite?
Condenser (Plugger)
Burnisher
Paper Holder
Howe Pliers (110 Pliers)
The Dr. must remove soft decayed dentin and debris from a cavity. Which instrument is appropriate?
Excavator
Chisel
Condenser (Plugger)
Spatula
Which accessory instrument is used to hold and place articulating paper to check occlusion?
Paper Holder
Spatula
Burnisher
Howe Pliers (110 Pliers)
Identify the instrument that mixes dental materials such as cement, amalgam, or impression material.
Spatula
Condenser (Plugger)
Excavator
Hatchet
For final contour of a restoration, which instrument smooths, shapes, and polishes the restorative material?
Burnisher
Chisel
Hatchet
Paper Holder
Select the hand-cutting instrument primarily indicated for cutting and shaping enamel rather than removing decay.
Chisel
Excavator
Spatula
Paper Holder
Which instrument pairing correctly matches category and function?
Excavator — Hand-Cutting; removes soft decayed dentin and debris
Burnisher — Accessory; mixes dental materials
Paper Holder — Restorative; polishes amalgam
You are preparing a composite restoration and need to pack the material into the cavity. Which choice aligns with the chart?
Use a Condenser (Plugger) from the Restorative category
Use a Chisel from the Hand-Cutting category
Use a Paper Holder from the Accessory category
Use Howe Pliers from the Orthodontic category
Fill in the blank with the exact instrument name: The accessory instrument used to mix cement or impression material is the (a) .
What is the purpose of the instrument number assigned by manufacturers?
To refer to pliers and forceps by number
To identify the material of the instrument
To show the manufacturing date
To indicate the size of the instrument
Which instruments are most often utilized on the tray?
Cutting instruments
Accessory instruments
Examination instruments
Restorative instruments
What is the advantage of learning both the number and name of dental instruments?
To impress patients
To ensure proper identification and communication
To reduce the number of instruments needed
To increase the cost of instruments
what instrument is this?
(a)
which saliva evacuation is this?
air/water
suction
high
low
which saliva evacuation is this?
high
low
suction
rinse tip
what syringe tip is this?
(a)
