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Suction Tip
Ms. Smith 8/19/13
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Dentistry
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08/19/2013

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Term
what are 4 purposes for suction?
Definition
(1) to control water used as a coolant in high speed hand piece
(2) to control debris from slow speed handpiece
(3) to remove fluids from mouth
(4) to prevent moisture contamination of materials
Term
what are the two types of suction?
Definition
(1) high velocity suction
(2) saliva ejector
Term
which type of suction should you use if you have an assistant?
Definition
high velocity
Term
how should we place the suction tip on the posterior teeth?
Definition
(1) hold tip with "thumb to nose" grasp
(2) position tip before the operator's handpiece and mirror
(3) place as close to tooth as possible without injuring soft tissue
(4) place beveled tip opening parallel with buccal or lingual surface
(5) place edge of tip even with occlusal surface
Term
how should we place the suction tip on the anterior teeth?
Definition
1) hold tip with "thumb to nose" grasp
(2) position tip before the operator's handpiece and mirror
(3) place as close to tooth as possible without injuring soft tissue
(4) place parallel with labial or lingual surface
(5) place on opposite side of tooth form handpiece and cavity prep
(6) bisect incisal edge with opening of suction tip
Term
what hand should you suction with when working with a right-handed operator?
Definition
right
Term
where should the assistant suction?
Definition
on the patient's right lingual surface on on his left buccal surface
Term
where should the suction tip always point?
Definition
towards the back of the patient's mouth
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