Term
Areas of Activity:
Operator
Static Zone
Assistant
Transfer Zone |
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Definition
8-11 operator
11-2 static zone
2-5 assistant
5-8 transfer zone |
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Term
| How is the patient positioned for maxillary arch? Mandibular arch? |
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Definition
Back parallel with floor for maxillary
back at 45 degrees angle for mandibular |
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Term
| The distance from operator's eyes to patient's mouth should be? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where should the eye level of the assistant be? |
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Definition
| 4-6 inches above operator's eye level |
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Term
| Where should the dental unit be positioned when working with an assistant? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where is the off tray located |
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Definition
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Term
| Explain the operatory preparation steps |
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Definition
- Perform infection control measures
- chair base and back are positioned at comfortable levels
- arm of chair is raised
- dental unit positioned so as not to obstruct seating the patient
- patient napkin and towel chain ready
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Term
| Explain the steps to seating the patient |
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Definition
- Assistant signals to patient the area of chair to which to sit
- right arm of chair is lowered
- patient napkin and towel chain are placed
- chair base is elevated
- backrest is lowered incrementally
- patient's head is adjusted near the end of the backrest and closer to the operator
- Dental unit is lowered into position
- operating light is positioned
- mobile cabinet is positioned
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Term
| Explain the steps to dismissing the patient |
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Definition
- operatory light and dental unit are moved out of the way
- backrest is raised incrementally
- chair base is lowered
- patient napkin is removed
- right arm of chair is raised
- patient is encouraged to remain seated
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