Instruments With Hinges Are

Question: One way to help the patient feel more comfortable and relaxed is to _________.

Answer: -initiate conversation with the patient

-ask the patient whether he or she has any questions about the treatment.

Question: The dentist and the dental assistant most commonly use class ________ movements, to reduce stress and body fatigue.

Answer: I and II

Question: When passing a dental instrument, the dental assistant should grasp the instrument ___________.

Answer: -at the end of the handle

-opposite the working end

Question: Instruments with hinges are __________.

Answer: -transferred by directing the handles into the dentist’s palm

-held by the working end by the assistant during instrument transfer

Question: Viewing an object through the use of a mirror is called ________________.

Answer: Indirect vision

Question: A ______ is a finger rest that stabilizes the hand so that there is less possibility of slipping or traumatizing the tissue in the mouth.

Answer: Fulcrum

Question: When performing a single-handed instrument transfer with a right-handed dentist, the dental assistant transfers the dental instrument with __________.

Answer: The left hand

Question: The mouth mirror is used for _________.

Answer: -indirect vision and light reflection

-retraction and tissue protection

Question: Hand instruments are designed with three specific parts: the handle, the shank, and the ____________.

Answer: Working end

Question: ___________ instruments allow the operator to thoroughly inspect the health status of the oral cavity.

Answer: Examination