Term
What percentage of chairside movements are made by the assistant? |
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Definition
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What are the 4 steps for work simplification in 4-handed dentistry? |
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Definition
- Rearrange
- Eliminate
- Combine
- Simplify |
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By how much does 4-handed dentistry increase production? |
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Definition
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By how much does 4-handed dentistry decrease stress and fatigue? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
I - fingers only
II - fingers, wrist
III - fingers, wrist, elbow
IV - entire arm from shoulder
V - entire arm and twisting of body |
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Term
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Definition
8-11 = Operator
11-2 = Static Zone
2-5 = Assistant
5-8 = Transfer Zone |
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Term
With which fingers should the assistant hold the instrument (during instrument transfer)? |
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Definition
- thumb and first 2 fingers |
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Term
Which end of the instrument should be held by the assistant (during instrument transfer)? |
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Definition
- the opposite end that will be used by the operator |
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Term
The assistant should hold the instrument ___ with the instrument being used by the operator. |
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Definition
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Term
While holding the instrument ready to be transferred, which fingers should be extended in order to receive the instrument from the operator? |
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Definition
- 3rd and small (i.e., ring and pinkie) fingers |
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Term
How should an instrument be held by an operator? |
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Definition
- with a pen grip, using a 3rd finger rest |
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Term
How should the operator signal for the next instrument? |
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Definition
- lifting instrument from tooth in class I movement |
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Term
Who developed the cavity classification system? |
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Definition
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Term
What factor determines the classification of a cavity? |
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Definition
- the tooth surface(s) involved |
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Term
Where do Class I lesions occur? |
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Definition
- occlusal pits and grooves (premolars and molars)
- buccal/lingual pits and grooves (molars)
- lingual pits of maxillary incisors, usually near cingulum |
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Term
What are all the possible designations (pertaining to tooth surface) for a Class I lesion? |
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Definition
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Term
What is a class II lesion? |
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Definition
- the extension of a class I to the proximal surfaces of molars and premolars
- class II lesions can involve all surfaces, but must at least involve 1 proximal + 1 non-proximal surface |
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Term
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Definition
- on an anterior, any lesion that ivolves a proximal surface but NOT the incisal edge |
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Term
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Definition
- on anteriors, any lesion that occurs on proximal surface and incisal edge |
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Term
A class V restoration is also known as a __ __ restoration. |
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Definition
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Term
Where do class V lesions occur? |
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Definition
- cervical 1/3 on the F/L of any tooth
- on root, near CEJ |
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Term
What is the rarest class of lesion? |
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Definition
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Term
What causes a class VI lesion? |
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Definition
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Where do class VI lesions occur? |
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Definition
- anteriors: incisal edge
- posteriors: cusp tip |
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Term
For which classes of preparation is a matrix system used? |
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Definition
- II, III, and IV
(only those involving proximal surfaces) |
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Term
What are 3 purposes of a matrix system? |
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Definition
- to serve as a replacement wall during insertion of restorative material
- to restore proper contour to proximal surface
- to restore proper contact with adjacent teeth |
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Term
What is the name of the device that holds a matrix band in position? |
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Definition
- Tofflemire retainer
OR
- Universal Retainer |
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Term
Where is the universal retainer positioned relative to the tooth being restored? |
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Definition
- on the buccal side
(retainers not generally used for anterior teeth, though a matrix band might) |
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Term
What purpose does the outer knob of a universal retainer serve? |
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Definition
- tightens/loosens spindle w/in diagonal slot |
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Term
What purpose does the inner knob of a Tofflemire retainer serve? |
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Definition
- to increase/decrease the circumference of the matrix band loop |
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Term
What is a spindle (on a universal retainer)? |
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Definition
- a screw-like pin that holds the ends of the matrix band w/in the diagonal slot |
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Term
Toward which direction should the diagonal slot of a Toffemire retainer be positioned? |
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Definition
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Term
On a matrix band, the portion with the larger circumference should be positioned at the __ surface of the tooth. |
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Definition
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Term
What type of material is used to make matrix bands? |
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Definition
- posterior: thin, flexible stainless steel
- anterior: celluloid or mylar |
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Term
When is a wedge required for restorations? |
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Definition
- when restoring a class II lesion on a surface that has another tooth adjacent to it |
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Term
What is the purpose of a wedge? |
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Definition
- restores proper contour
- restores proper contact
- prevents gingival overhang |
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Term
What shapes can wedges have? |
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Definition
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Term
What materials can wedges be made out of? |
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Definition
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Term
From which surface is the wedge slid into position? |
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Definition
- posterior: lingual
- anterior: side opposite prep |
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Term
Toward which direction is the triangular base of the wedge positioned? |
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Definition
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Term
The wedge base and the cervical border of the matrix band should be just __ to the prep box floor.
(occlusal or cervical) |
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Definition
- cervical
(if it were occlusal to the prep box floor, the filling would leak out, duh) |
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Term
It is important that the occlusal border of the matrix band be just __ of where the marginal ridge will be.
(occlusal or cervical) |
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Definition
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Term
Wedges should be placed with what instrument? |
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Definition
- hemostats or cotton pliers |
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Term
The right guide channel on a Tofflemire retainer should be used for which quadrant(s)? |
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Definition
- Maxillary Right and Mandibular Left
(positioned with open end of "U" or diagonal slot on top and facing toward you) |
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Term
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Definition
- using an instrument (a burnisher, duh) to smooth, polish the portion of the matrix band against which filling material will be placed |
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Term
How should a matrix band be removed? |
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Definition
1) loosen outer knob of retainer
2) remove retainer
3) continue to carve until amalgam is hard
4) remove matrix band one proximal surface at a time
5) resume carving |
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Term
For which class(es) of restoration are plastic matrix bands used? |
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Definition
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Term
A plastic matrix should be positioned __ etching and bonding.
(before or after) |
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Definition
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Term
Why are anterior matrix bands made of plastic? |
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Definition
- so the curing light can shine through |
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Term
What is an alternative to a universal matrix system? |
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Definition
- automatrix system
(no retainer used; bands come in different sizes, materials; coil-like locking mechanism manipulated by wrench) |
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Term
What are the purposes of suction? |
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Definition
- to control water used as coolant (from hi-speed)
- to control debris (from slo-speed)
- to remove fluids from mouth
- to prevent moisture contamination of materials |
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Term
What type of grasp should be used to hold the suction? |
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Definition
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Term
Which should be positioned first, the suction or the handpiece? |
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Definition
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Term
Relative to the posterior tooth being restored, where should the suction be placed? |
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Definition
- the opening should be parallel to buccal or lingual surface
- one edge of the opening should be even w/ the occlusal surface
- should be held as close to tooth as possible w/o touching soft tissue |
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Term
Relative to the anterior tooth being restored, where should the suction be placed? |
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Definition
- parallel w/ labial or lingual surface (opposite surface of restoration)
- bisect incisal edge (what?) |
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Term
Generally, when working on the patient's right, suction should be held on the __ surface, and when on patient's left, suction should be held on the __ surface. |
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Definition
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Term
When working with a right-handed operator, in which hand should the assistant hold the suction? |
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Definition
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Term
What are the 4 sections of a central processing area? |
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Definition
1) Receiving, sorting, cleaning and decontamination
2) preparation and packaging
3) sterilization
4) storage |
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Term
What is a critical dental instrument? |
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Definition
- penetrates soft tissue or bone
- carries greates risk of transmitting infection |
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Term
What is a semi-critical instrument? |
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Definition
- touches mucous membrane or non-intact skin |
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Term
What types of instruments must be heat-sterilized? |
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Definition
- critical and semi-critical |
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Term
What is a noncritical instrument? |
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Definition
- only touches intact skin
- carries least risk of transmitting infection |
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Term
What type of disinfectant should be used to clean noncritical instruments soiled with blood? |
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Definition
- EPA-registered hospital disinfectant w/ tuberculoidal claim |
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Term
In which section of the instrument processing area is PPE required? |
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Definition
- the receiving, sorting, cleaning and decontamination area
(gloves, mask, eye protection, gown) |
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Term
How should instruments be arranged in an instrument cassette? |
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Definition
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Term
How long should instrument cassettes be processed in the ultrasonic? Loose instruments? |
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Definition
- 3-20 minutes
- 3-6 minutes |
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Term
What type of solution should be used in an ultrasonic? |
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Definition
- enzymatic (not household cleaners) |
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Term
The burs and bur block should be placed in what type of solution for cleaning? |
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Definition
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Term
Which instruments cannot be placed in ultrasonic? |
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Definition
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Term
Sterilization bags must have what kind of indicators? |
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Definition
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Term
What 3 methods are used to sterilize instruments? |
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Definition
- steam under pressure (autoclaving)
- dry heat
- unsaturated chemical vapor |
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Term
Why should sterilized instrument packs be allowed to dry and cool inside the sterilization chamber? |
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Definition
- hot packs act as wicks, absorbing moisture and bacteria from hands |
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Term
What is the standard temperature and pressure for heat sterilization? |
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Definition
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Term
For how long should instruments be sterilized? |
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Definition
light loads (hand pieces, rinn or snap-a-rays, ultrasonic tips, cotton products) - 15 min
heavy loads (cassettes, bagged instruments) - 30 min
surgical instruments - 45 min |
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Term
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Definition
- sterilization at 270 degrees F for 3 minutes (unwrapped) or 7 minutes (wrapped)
- not recommended; for emergencies only |
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Term
How long should instruments dry in the autoclave? |
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Definition
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Term
What kind of water should be used in sterilization machines? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the standard temperature used in a statim cycle? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the cycle time for a statim? |
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Definition
- wrapped cycle = 4-10 min
(do not use unwrapped cycle)
- overall time (including drying?) = 45 min |
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Term
For what instruments is a statim normally used? |
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Definition
- handpieces
- bur blocks
- porcelain polishing kits |
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Term
What is the ADA recommendation for the acceptable amount of bacteria in a dental unit waterline? |
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Definition
< 200 CFU (colony forming units) / mL |
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Term
After use, how soon do bacteria begin to colonize in dental unit water lines? |
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Definition
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Term
What chemical germicides must be used to treat dental unit waterlines? |
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Definition
- chlorine compounds
- silver
- iodine
- hydrogen peroxide |
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Term
Devices that are connected to the dental unit waterline should be flushed for how long after each patient? |
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Definition
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Term
What devices are connected to the dental unit waterline? |
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Definition
- hi-speed handpiece
- air/water syringe
- ultrasonic scaler |
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Term
What are the 4 components of listening? |
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Definition
1) hearing message (sensing)
2) interpreting message
3) evaluating message content
4) retaining and responding to message |
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Term
What are some barriers to effective listening? |
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Definition
- faking attention
- internal and external noise
- arrogance and disrespect
- lack of interest
- thought speed |
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Term
What is active listening? |
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Definition
- responding verbally and nonverbally |
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Term
What are the methods of active listening? |
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Definition
1) paraphrase
2) express understanding
3) ask questions
4) communicate nonverbally |
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Term
What are the 2 main purposes of providing feedback? |
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Definition
1) verbal and nonverbal support
2) address content of message or specific behavior |
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Term
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Definition
- commensal = normal skin inhabitant; does not benefit or harm host
- opportunistic pathogen
- IV drug users
- newborns
- elderly
- catheters |
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Term
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Definition
- 30% carriers (on skin, in nose)
- colonization rates greater with...
- type I diabetes
- IV drug users
- AIDS
- dermatologic conditions
- hemodialysis
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Term
What types of infections are caused by staph aureus? |
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Definition
- skin (pimples)
- surgical wound infections
- blood infections
- pneumonia |
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Term
To which type of antibiotics is staph aureus resistant? |
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Definition
- beta-lactam (including penicillin) |
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Term
What factors have led to increased anti-biotic resistance? |
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Definition
- indiscriminate use (overuse, improper dosing, poor adherence)
- noncompliance w/ infection control
- antibiotics in food |
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Term
To which type of anti-biotic is MRSA resistant? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the treatment of choice for HA-MRSA? |
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Definition
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Term
What percentage of hospital patients are infected with MRSA? |
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Definition
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Term
How many deaths from MRSA occur each year in hospitals? In the community? |
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Definition
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Term
What are the risk factors for HA-MRSA? |
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Definition
- hospitalization
- surgery
- indwelling devices
- dialysis
- long-term care
- history of MRSA |
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Term
What are the criteria for determining if someone has CA-MRSA (and not HA-MRSA)? |
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Definition
- MRSA culture in outpatient setting OR in 1st 48 hours of hospital stay AND pt lacks risk factors for HA-MRSA |
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Term
What does a MRSA infection look like? |
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Definition
- typically presents as skin infection (77% of time)
- abscesses, pustular lesions, boils |
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Term
What % of healthcare workers are carriers of MRSA? |
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Definition
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Term
What populations are most at-risk for CA-MRSA? |
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Definition
- atheletes
- prisoners
- military
- kids |
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Term
For which category of hospital staff is MRSA most prevalent? |
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Definition
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Term
What are the 5 C's of CA-MRSA Transmission? |
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Definition
- contact (direct, skin-skin)
- cleanliness
- compromised skin integrity
- contaminated objects
- crowded living |
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Term
4 recommendations for MRSA prevention |
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Definition
- hand hygiene
- wound coverage / bandage disposal
- eliminate sharing (equipiment, etc.)
- clean facilities |
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Term
What common disinfectants can kill MRSA? |
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Definition
- alchohol (>60% content)
- bleach |
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Term
For how long can MRSA survive on sterile packaging? |
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Definition
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Term
To kill staph aureus or MRSA with CaviWipes, for how long should surfaces remain "wet" ? |
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Definition
- staph aureus = 3 minutes
- MRSA = 2 minutes |
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Term
What are the restrictions on healthcare workers who are carriers of MRSA? |
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Definition
- none (until linked to transmission) |
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Term
What are the restrictions for healthcare workers who have MRSA presenting as draining lesions? |
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Definition
- restrict from contact w/ pt or pt environment until lesions gone |
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Term
What % of SSTI's are MRSA-related? |
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Definition
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Term
What are 3 options for office policy regarding MRSA? |
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Definition
- cover, keep clean
- get cleared by physician (policy @ UAB)
- eradication (antibiotics until MRSA can't be cultured)
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Term
What % of the community carries MRSA? |
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Definition
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Term
BBP (Blood Borne Pathogen) |
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Definition
- microorganism present in blood that is able to cause disease |
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Term
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Definition
- other potentially infectious material
- cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, pleural fluid, amniotic fluid, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk |
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Term
True or False: saliva is assumed to be contaminated with blood. |
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Definition
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Term
What are the big 3 BBP's? |
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Definition
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Term
Rank potential routes of BBP transmission in order of greates risk: DCHP to pt, pt to pt, pt to DCHP |
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Definition
pt to DCHP > DCHP to pt > pt to pt |
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Term
Factors necessary for DHCP to transmit BBPs: |
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Definition
- viremia (presence of virus in blood)
- injury (exposure of DCHP blood or infectious fluids)
- entry of DCHP blood or infectious fluid to pt portal of entry |
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Term
How are BBPs transmitted at work? |
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Definition
- cuts or punctures
- splashes to mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth)
- contamination of non-intact skin |
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Term
What are the symptoms of Hep B ? |
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Definition
- jaundice (icterus)
- fever
- abd pain
- enlargement of liver
- cirrhosis
- liver cancer |
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Term
How many infected w/ HBV show no symptoms? |
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Definition
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Term
How many americans are chronically infected w/ HBV? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the big 3 is most likely to be transmitted by needlestick or exposure to blood or OPIM? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the % chance that HBV is transmitted via needlestick? |
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Definition
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Term
How long can HBV survive in dried blood or OMIP? |
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Definition
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Term
What are methods of prevention of HBV transmission at work? |
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Definition
- vaccination
- standard precautions
- cleaning, disinfecting |
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Term
What is the procedure for HBV vaccination? |
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Definition
- 3 doses
- test for antibodies 1-2 months after doses
- if inadequate, repeat
- test again 1-2 months later (50% will now have adequate antibodies, others are screwed) |
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Term
How many americans are chronically infected w/ HCV? |
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Definition
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Term
What are the symptoms of HCV? |
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Definition
- jaundice
- abd pain
- fever
- enlargement of liver
- flu symptoms
- cirrhosis
- liver cancer |
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Term
What is the chance of being infected with HCV from a needlestick? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the most likely way to transmit HCV in the workplace? |
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Definition
- hollow-bore needlestick |
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Term
For how long can HCV survive on environmental surfaces (in dried blood)? |
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Definition
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Term
What type of white blood cells are affected by HIV? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the time range for symptom onset of symptoms for the big 3? |
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Definition
HBV = 3 months (30% asymptomatic)
HCV = 6+ months (80% asymptomatic)
HIV = maybe years
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Term
What are the early symptoms of HIV? |
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Definition
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Term
How do you prevent HIV transmission in the workplace? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the chance of getting HIV from a needlestick? From mucous membrane exposure? |
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Definition
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Term
For how long does HIV survive on environmental surfaces (in dried blood or OPIM)? |
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Definition
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Term
What qualifies as an incident, and to whom are incidents reported at UAB? |
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Definition
- any harm to anyone
- Kathleen Dively |
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Term
What are the ways to prevent BBP transmission in the workplace? |
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Definition
- work practice controls (use intruments instead of fingers to retract, recap needles w/ 1 hand, etc.)
- engineering controls (sharps containers, devices w/ safety features, etc.)
- PPE |
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Term
Protocol for a needlestick incident |
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Definition
- force bleeding of wound and wash w/ soap and water
- inform pt of incident and ask for blood test (obtain verbal consent for HIV, HBV, HCV tests)
- Inform Clinical Operations Office
- Inform employee health and arrange for pt to go there
- return to SOD to finish treatment
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Term
What are the risk factors for HIV transmission after percutaneous injury? |
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Definition
- deep injury
- visible blood on device
- needle in artery/vein
- terminal illness in pt |
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Term
If an instrument is lost down the pharynx, what is the chance that it has been aspirated? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
- mechanical instrument that represents the TMJs to which maxillary and mandibular casts may be attached to simulate mandibular movements |
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Term
What 3 mandibular movements does the dental articulator simulate? |
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Definition
- open/close
- right/left
- protrusive/retrusive |
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Term
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Definition
- areas of temporal bone that articulate w/ condyles of mandible (where mandible meets skull) |
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Term
For each pt, there is a 3D relationship between the __ and the __. |
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Definition
maxillary teeth and glenoid fossae |
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Term
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Definition
- 3D anatomic record that relates maxillary teeth to external auditory meatus |
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Term
What part of the articulator represents the TMJ? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
- instrument used to record spacial relationship of maxillary arch to anatomic reference points and transfer this relationship to articulator |
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Term
List the steps for facebow preparation |
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Definition
- disinfect earpices
- center nasion relator assembly on crossbar
- attach indirect transfer assembly
- loosen screw on center of facebow (8604)
- loosen screws on transfer assembly: bite fork screw first (8640 then 8643) |
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Term
What are 2 ways to cool the wax record? |
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Definition
- before removal, spray with air
- after removal, run under cool water |
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Term
After removal of the wax registration, what should be checked for? |
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Definition
- soft tissue
- deep occlusal registrations |
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Term
What are the steps for positioning the facebow on the patient? |
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Definition
- explain procedure
- place bite fork (w/ cotton rolls)
- slide toggle onto bite fork shaft while pt holds side arms
- tighten facebow thumb screw
- position nasion and tighten screw
- push toggle on fork shaft until it is near lips
- hold face bow with 1 hand and tighten toggle screw on fork shaft w/ other
- tighten last screw
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Term
What are the steps for removing the facebow? |
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Definition
- loosen nasion thumb screw and slide nasion back
- w/ pt holding arms, loosen facebow screw
- have pt pull earpieces while you remove bite fork
- disinfect portions that were in mouth (rinse, spray (10 min), rinse)
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Term
Before mounting the casts on the articulator, the immediate side shift should be set at __. |
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Definition
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Term
If the cast will need to be recovered and replaced, what should be placed on cast? |
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Definition
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Term
For how long should a cast be soaked before mounting? |
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Definition
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Term
For mounting stone, what is the working time? Mixing time? Setting expansion? |
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Definition
- 2-3 minutes
- 30 seconds
- .08% |
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Term
What are the rubber band-like parts of the articulator? |
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Definition
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Term
Before mounting, make sure the __ latch is engaged. |
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Definition
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Term
When mounting the mandibular cast, it should be placed on the maxillary cast in what occlusal relationship? |
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Definition
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Term
The magnetic facebow fork support (helicopter) rests on what apparatus? |
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Definition
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Term
What do I have in my pocket right now? |
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Definition
4 marbles and a guitar pick |
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