Which of the following applies to the preference of using a dental dam.
1. clear field of operation
2. provides protection to the patient
3. maintains
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4. discourages patient conversation
5. prevents debris from entering the oral cavity Correct Answer: 1 through 5
Accomplishing dental dam placement includes the following:
1. exposing the operative tooth/teeth
2. a wrinkle free dam
3. inverting the dam
4. avoiding tears in the dam material
5. securing the clamp on the anchor tooth
6. placing a vent hole in the floor of the dam Correct Answer: 1 through 5
To avoid possible gingival irritation following the removal of the dental dam the RDA: Correct Answer: checks the dam material for missing pieces
When endodontic procedures are performed the dental dam is used to isolate: Correct Answer: only the operative tooth
For safety, a length of dental floss is secured to the _____ as a ligature: Correct Answer: bow of the dental dam clamp
The portion of the clamp that engages the tooth is the: Correct Answer: points of the jaw
Inversion of the dental dam is accomplished by: Correct Answer: all of these answers are correct. drying the tooth and releasing the stretched dam. tucking under the edge using a plastic instrument. applying a steady stream of air directed into the sulcus.
Which of the following is essential when seating the dental dam clamp on the tooth:
1. the bow of the clamp is mesial
2. the jaws of the clamp contact the tooth at four points
3. placement is below the height of contour
4. not to injure the gingiva Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Holes punched too far apart in the dental dam material could cause: Correct Answer: the material to bunch
When the clamp is spread open, the handle lock on the forceps should be set to keep the clamp: Correct Answer: in position
When placing the clamp, it is first placed on the _____ surface. Correct Answer: lingual
The isolation of anterior teeth is usually: Correct Answer: from canine to canine
The keypunch hole is punched as the largest size hole (#5) to accommodate the dental dam clamp that fits on the _______ tooth. Correct Answer: anchor
Dental dam clamp parts include the bow and the jaw. The bow is the rounded portion of the clamp that extends through the dam material and is positioned: Correct Answer: toward the posterior of the mouth.
The metal dental dam frame is placed on the _____ of the dam material. Correct Answer: outside
Which portion of the dental dam material is lubricated after the dam has been punched? Correct Answer: the tissue side
Dental dams are made of either latex or latex-free material and come precut as squares that measure: Correct Answer: either 5 x 5 or 6 x 6 inches
What thickness of dental dam material is the easiest to slide through a contact? Correct Answer: thin [Show Less]