ADAP ADAP Dental Equipment and Instruments

Question 1

Which instrument is used to remove calculus and deposits from tooth surfaces during a dental cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Scaler

Answer

Explorer

Answer

Mirror

Answer

Probe

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a dental explorer?

Accepted Answer

To detect cavities and irregularities on tooth surfaces

Answer

To measure pocket depths

Answer

To remove plaque

Answer

To polish teeth

Question 3

Which autoclave cycle is most commonly used to sterilize wrapped dental instruments?

Accepted Answer

Gravity displacement cycle

Answer

Flash cycle

Answer

Pre-vacuum cycle

Answer

Chemical vapor cycle

Question 4

A high-volume evacuator (HVE) tip is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Remove fluids and aerosols from the oral cavity

Answer

Dry the operative field with air

Answer

Apply topical anesthetic

Answer

Retract the cheek

Question 5

Which bur shape is most commonly used for initial cavity preparation to gain access to decay?

Accepted Answer

Round bur

Answer

Tapered fissure bur

Answer

Inverted cone bur

Answer

Flame bur

Question 6

What does the color-coding system on dental hand instruments indicate?

Accepted Answer

The instrument size and set number

Answer

The sterilization date

Answer

The manufacturer's origin

Answer

The metal alloy used