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Dental Instruments and Equipment

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Which dental instrument is used to remove plaque and calculus from teeth?

  1. Scaler

  2. Explorer

  3. Curette

  4. Elevator


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A scaler is a dental instrument used to remove plaque, calculus, and other debris from teeth.

What is the purpose of a dental explorer?

  1. To remove plaque and calculus

  2. To examine the teeth for cavities

  3. To apply fluoride

  4. To whiten teeth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A dental explorer is a sharp, pointed instrument used to examine the teeth for cavities and other defects.

Which dental instrument is used to remove decayed tooth tissue?

  1. Bur

  2. Excavator

  3. Spoon excavator

  4. Chisel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An excavator is a dental instrument used to remove decayed tooth tissue and prepare the tooth for a filling.

What is the function of a dental curette?

  1. To remove plaque and calculus

  2. To examine the teeth for cavities

  3. To remove decayed tooth tissue

  4. To smooth the edges of a filling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dental curette is a spoon-shaped instrument used to remove plaque and calculus from the teeth.

Which dental instrument is used to elevate the gum tissue away from the tooth?

  1. Elevator

  2. Scaler

  3. Explorer

  4. Curette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An elevator is a dental instrument used to elevate the gum tissue away from the tooth in order to perform procedures such as root canal therapy or periodontal surgery.

What is the purpose of a dental amalgamator?

  1. To mix amalgam

  2. To apply fluoride

  3. To whiten teeth

  4. To sterilize dental instruments


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dental amalgamator is a device used to mix amalgam, a type of filling material used in dentistry.

Which dental instrument is used to measure the depth of a periodontal pocket?

  1. Periodontal probe

  2. Ruler

  3. Caliper

  4. Micrometer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A periodontal probe is a dental instrument used to measure the depth of a periodontal pocket, which is the space between the tooth and the gum.

What is the function of a dental articulator?

  1. To hold the dental impression

  2. To mix amalgam

  3. To adjust the occlusion of teeth

  4. To sterilize dental instruments


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A dental articulator is a device used to adjust the occlusion of teeth, which is the way the upper and lower teeth come together.

Which dental instrument is used to remove excess cement from a tooth after a crown or bridge has been placed?

  1. Cement remover

  2. Scaler

  3. Explorer

  4. Curette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A cement remover is a dental instrument used to remove excess cement from a tooth after a crown or bridge has been placed.

What is the purpose of a dental bur?

  1. To remove plaque and calculus

  2. To examine the teeth for cavities

  3. To remove decayed tooth tissue

  4. To shape a tooth for a filling or crown


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A dental bur is a rotary cutting instrument used to shape a tooth for a filling or crown.

Which dental instrument is used to apply fluoride to the teeth?

  1. Fluoride applicator

  2. Scaler

  3. Explorer

  4. Curette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A fluoride applicator is a dental instrument used to apply fluoride to the teeth in order to prevent cavities.

What is the function of a dental handpiece?

  1. To hold the dental bur

  2. To mix amalgam

  3. To adjust the occlusion of teeth

  4. To sterilize dental instruments


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dental handpiece is a device that holds the dental bur and rotates it at high speed.

Which dental instrument is used to sterilize dental instruments?

  1. Autoclave

  2. Scaler

  3. Explorer

  4. Curette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An autoclave is a device used to sterilize dental instruments by exposing them to high pressure steam.

What is the purpose of a dental X-ray machine?

  1. To take X-rays of the teeth

  2. To mix amalgam

  3. To adjust the occlusion of teeth

  4. To sterilize dental instruments


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dental X-ray machine is a device used to take X-rays of the teeth in order to diagnose and treat dental problems.

Which dental instrument is used to whiten teeth?

  1. Bleaching tray

  2. Scaler

  3. Explorer

  4. Curette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bleaching tray is a dental instrument used to hold bleaching gel against the teeth in order to whiten them.

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