Chap. 32-34 Dental

Front Office, Reception, Operatories, Sterilization, Utility Room, X-ray, Supply Room, Consultation Room, Lab, Technology, Handpieces and Small Equipment.

72 F

68 F to 70 F.

the back of the chair is positioned at a 90 degree angle.

Patient is positioned as if lying down.

Patient's head is lower than their feet.

Dental unit is positioned over the patient's chest.

Either side of the patient's chair.

Positioned behind the dental chair near the back of the patient's head.

Operates and controls the speed of the handpieces.

Delivers a steam of water, delivers a steam of air, deliverys a combined spray of air and water.

Turn on all equipment. x-ray machine, sterilizer, evacuator.

is used for less-invasive procedures, like routine cleanings, placement of sealants, and fluoride application.

most assistants will used this because it has a larger head and can clean saliva a lot faster.

used to harden or cure light sensitive dental materials.

electrical machine used to mix materials by shaking the capsule that holds the ingrediants.

provides the suction for oral evauation systems. Consists of two parts, compresor and vacuum tank.

creates the flow of air in the central vacuum compressor.

screens the flow of air to create suction.

4 to 6 inches.

Move ment of fingers only.

Movement of fingers and wrist.

Movement of fingers, wrist, and elbow.

Use of the entire arm and shoulder.

Use of the entire torso.

Width, Length, Angle.

handle, shank, working end.

larger handle in circumference as well as padding for a better grip.

the thickness of the shank dictates the amount of pressure can be applied to the intrument without breakage.

examination, hand cutting, restorative, and acessory.

allows the operator to examine the health status of the oral cavity. (mouth mirror, exployers, cotton pliers, periodontal probe)

allows the operator to remove decay manually and to smooth, finish, and prepare the tooth structure for its final restoration. (Evacuator, hoe, chisel, hatchet, gingival margin trimmer)

allows the operator to restore a tooth by placing, condensing and carving a dental material to the anatomy of the tooth.

are miscellaneous instruments and items that are used in the procedure. (Scissors, spatulas, amalgam well, howe pliers, articulating paper holder.)

indirect vision, light reflection, retraction and tissue protection.

Amalgam carrier, condenser, burnisher, carver, Hollenback carver.

composite placement, The Woodson.

exam, amalgam, composite, crown&bridge, endodontic, surgical.

left to right. Basic, additional examination instruments, hand cutting, restorative, and accessory.