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ADAP Dental Equipment and Instruments Flashcards

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  1. The air-water syringe in the dental unit is used to:

    Answer: Rinse, dry, and apply air or water to the oral cavity

    The air-water syringe delivers a stream of air, water, or a combination to rinse and dry oral tissues during procedures.

  2. Which instrument classification includes forceps and elevators used in oral surgery?

    Answer: Extraction instruments

    Extraction instruments, including forceps and elevators, are the surgical instruments used to remove teeth from the mouth.

  3. What is the purpose of an amalgam condenser?

    Answer: To pack and condense amalgam into the prepared cavity

    An amalgam condenser is used to pack and compress amalgam into the cavity preparation to eliminate voids and adapt it to walls.

  4. The purpose of ultrasonic scaling instruments in dentistry is to:

    Answer: Use vibration and water lavage to remove calculus and debris

    Ultrasonic scalers use high-frequency vibrations combined with water irrigation to remove calculus, stain, and biofilm efficiently.

  5. Which sterilization monitoring device is placed inside a load to verify that sterilizing conditions were reached throughout the cycle?

    Answer: Biological indicator (spore test)

    A biological indicator contains resistant bacterial spores and directly tests whether sterilization conditions were sufficient to kill all microorganisms.

  6. Which instrument is used to carve anatomical features into amalgam before it fully hardens?

    Answer: Carver

    A carver is used immediately after condensing amalgam to restore the natural anatomical contours of the tooth's occlusal surface.