Dental Hand Instruments Quiz

What are the three parts of a dental hand instrument?

• Handle, Shank, Working end

• Grip, Shaft, Tip

• Base, Middle, Top

• Hold, Connect, Function

Who designed the instrument formula for dental hand instruments?

• G. V. Black

• A. C. Fones

• J. W. Smith

• L. M. Green

What is the purpose of the instrument number assigned by manufacturers?

• To refer to pliers and forceps by number

• To identify the material of the instrument

• To show the manufacturing date

• To indicate the size of the instrument

Which part of the hand instrument is designed for a specific function?

• Handle

• Shank

• Working end

• Grip

What does Black's instrument formula describe?

• The angulations and dimensions of the working end

• The material composition

• The color of the instrument

• The weight of the instrument

Which instruments are used to place, condense, and carve restorative materials?

• Examination instruments

• Hand cutting instruments

• Accessory instruments

• Restorative instruments

What is the sequence for setting up a procedure tray?

• Left to right

• Right to left

• Bottom to top

• Top to bottom

Which instruments are most often utilized on the tray?

• Cutting instruments

• Accessory instruments

• Examination instruments

• Restorative instruments

What is the best position for the explorer on the tray setup?

• First

• Last

• Second

• Third

What is the combination of a covered plastic tub and tray system known as?

• Dental kit

• Storage system

• Tub and tray system

• Instrument organizer