Question 1

What is the function of the inner knob of a Tofflemire band retainer?

Accepted Answer

A)  It adjusts size or loop of matrix band to fit around tooth.
B)  It slides up and down on spindle to secure band in place.
C)  It tightens or loosens matrix band in the retainer.
D)  It holds the matrix band in the retainer.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is used to check the centric and lateral occlusion of an amalgam restoration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explorer
B)  Articulating paper
C)  Plastic instrument
D)  Matrix bandE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

For which restorative class preparation is a Tofflemire/ Matrix retainer used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Class I
B)  Class II
C)  Class III
D)  Class IVE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A amalgam well is used to mix alloy and mercury into amalgam in a capsule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why are wooden wedges used in an amalgam restoration?

Accepted Answer

A)  It holds the matrix band in place along the gingival margin of a class II preparation.
B)  It replaces the missing proximal wall or walls of a cavity preparation for a class II preparation.
C)  It maintains stability of a matrix band during condensation of a restorative material for a class II preparation.
D)  All of the above.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is only found as a single-ended burnisher?

Accepted Answer

A)  Football burnisher
B)  Ball burnisher
C)  Acorn burnisher
D)  T-Ball burnisherE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which instrument is utilized to pack amalgam into a cavity preparation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liner applicator
B)  Burnisher
C)  Condenser
D)  CarverE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

________________ is the tool to hold matrix band in place along gingival of class II, class III or class IV cavity preparation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wooden wedges
B)  Tofflemire/ Matrix band retainer
C)  Matrix bandD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Exam 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments

Which instrument is utilized to pack amalgam into a cavity preparation?

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A amalgam well is used to mix alloy and mercury into amalgam in a capsule.

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________________ is the tool to hold matrix band in place along gingival of class II, class III or class IV cavity preparation.

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What is the function of the inner knob of a Tofflemire band retainer?

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For which restorative class preparation is a Tofflemire/ Matrix retainer used?

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Which of the following is only found as a single-ended burnisher?

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Which of the following is used to check the centric and lateral occlusion of an amalgam restoration?

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Why are wooden wedges used in an amalgam restoration?

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Exam 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments

Which instrument is utilized to pack amalgam into a cavity preparation?

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A amalgam well is used to mix alloy and mercury into amalgam in a capsule.

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________________ is the tool to hold matrix band in place along gingival of class II, class III or class IV cavity preparation.

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What is the function of the inner knob of a Tofflemire band retainer?

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For which restorative class preparation is a Tofflemire/ Matrix retainer used?

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Which of the following is only found as a single-ended burnisher?

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Which of the following is used to check the centric and lateral occlusion of an amalgam restoration?

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Why are wooden wedges used in an amalgam restoration?

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