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Clinical Steps for Fuji II Glass Ionomer Cement
What is the composition of Fuji II?
RMGIC (Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement)
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Clinical Steps for Equiaforte Glass Ionomer Cement
What is the composition of Equiaforte Fil?
True GIC (Glass Ionomer Cement)
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Bonding Agents and Acid Etching
What is the purpose of Vitrebond liner?
Protects the pulp in deep preparations and is used under amalgam restorations.
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Dental Materials Overview
What components are needed for Vitrebond application?
Powder, liquid, spatula, Dical instrument, mixing pads, light shield, light curing machine.
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Burs and Their Applications
What are the dimensions of a high-speed tungsten carbide standard pear cutting bur?
Length: 1.8mm, Width: 0.8mm
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Burs and Their Applications
What is the function of a slow-speed tungsten carbide inverted cone cutting bur?
Creating retention grooves
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Burs and Their Applications
What types of burs are included in the bur set?
Flat fissure, standard pear, and round end cutting bur.
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Burs and Their Applications
What are the characteristics of composite finishing burs?
Red stripe, all slow speed, 12 blades, used on composite & GIC, all diamond
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Bonding Agents and Acid Etching
What is the purpose of Scotchbond universal etch?
Removes smear layer, causes microporosities at tooth surface, and increases micromechanical bonding.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What are the two types of handpieces mentioned?
High speed handpiece and slow speed handpiece.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a rubber dam punch?
It is used to create holes in the rubber dam for teeth isolation.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the purpose of a wedget?
It is used to hold the rubber dam in place between teeth.
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Bonding Agents and Acid Etching
What is the composition of Vitrebond liner?
Resin-modified glass ionomer.
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Burs and Their Applications
What is the difference in blade count between cutting and finishing burs?
Cutting burs have 6 blades, while finishing burs have 12 blades.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What are Enhance Polishing burs used for?
They are used on composite only, with white rubber tips in point, cusp, and disc shapes, and operate at slow speed.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
How is a wedge used in dental procedures?
It is used to secure the Tofflemire matrix or V3 matrix and prevent marginal overhang, placed from lingual to buccal.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What are cervical matrices used for?
They are used to prevent excess composite build-up, especially in Class V restorations, and can be made of metal or plastic.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the purpose of Mylar strips?
They protect adjacent teeth during acid etching and bond application.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What are Soflex discs used for?
They come in various roughness levels, are used on a mandrel, and can be used on the palatal surface.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the purpose of retraction cord?
It is applied to the gingival sulcus to retract the gingiva, mainly during Class V preparations.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What are mixing pads used for?
They are used to mix Vitrebond.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is Plastic #1 used for?
Used to apply composite/GIC.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a Cleoid discoid carver?
Carve anatomical features & remove excess material.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a pigtail probe?
Aids probe detection in interproximal areas.
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Burs and Their Applications
What is the function of a slow-speed diamond round composite finishing bur?
Finishing composite restorations
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Clinical Steps for Fuji II Glass Ionomer Cement
What is the purpose of Fuji II?
Used in Class V restorations
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Clinical Steps for V3 Matrix and Composite
What components are included in the V3 matrix system?
It includes rubber wedges of different sizes (white, pink, purple), a V3 clamp with rubber tips, a half matrix, and clamps applied with special forceps. The green clamp is for molars and the yellow clamp is for premolars.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of Amalgam plugger #153a?
Compacting/condensing amalgam.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of an amalgam carrier?
Holding and applying amalgam to preparation site.
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Bonding Agents and Acid Etching
What is the purpose of the bonding resin?
Acts as a protective layer/barrier from moisture, is applied over the top of GIC/composite, and repairs microcracks in the surface to extend longevity.
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Clinical Steps for Pinned Amalgam
What is the working length of a MINIM pin in pinned amalgam?
The working length is 5.25mm, with 2.1mm in dentin and 3.15mm sticking out.
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Clinical Steps for Pinned Amalgam
What is the purpose of trimming the pin in pinned amalgam?
To ensure that 2mm of amalgam can fit above the pin.
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Clinical Steps for Composite Restoration
What is the duration for rinsing and drying after etching in composite restoration?
Rinse for 30 seconds and dry for 10 seconds.
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Clinical Steps for Composite Restoration
What tools are used for finishing in composite restoration?
A slow speed football bur, discs, and interproximal polishing strips.
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Clinical Steps for Equiaforte Glass Ionomer Cement
What type of glass ionomer cement is Equiaforte and how is it cured?
Equiaforte is a chemical-cured glass ionomer cement.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a rubber dam frame?
Holds rubber dam in place.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of the Mortensen plugger?
Compacting amalgam into interproximal areas.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a perio/sickle probe?
Perio probe measures pocket depths and prep depths; sickle probe is curved & sharp.
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Burs and Their Applications
What type of bur is used for amalgam and what material is it made from?
Tungsten carbide burs are used for amalgam.
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Clinical Steps for V3 Matrix and Composite
What adhesive is used in the V3 Matrix and Composite procedure and how long should it be light-cured?
Scotchbond, light-cure for 20 seconds.
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Clinical Steps for Sandwich Technique
What is the purpose of drilling 1-2mm of GIC after one week in the Sandwich Technique?
To ensure 2mm of GIC is left.
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Clinical Steps for Sandwich Technique
What are the two adhesive options in the Sandwich Technique and their respective light-curing times?
Scotchbond universal for 20 seconds or RivaBond for 10 seconds.
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Dental Materials Overview
What is the difference between an open sandwich and a closed sandwich in dental materials?
Open sandwich: GIC left on pulpal floor and below contact point. Closed sandwich: GIC not on pulpal floor and entire margin is composite.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a Bull burnisher?
Smoothing & polishing amalgam and composite fillings; can be used to burnish matrix bands.
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Burs and Their Applications
What are the two types of rubber points and their abrasiveness?
Brownies (more abrasive, used first) and Greenies (less abrasive, used last)
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Clinical Steps for Composite Restoration
How long should you etch the preparation for a composite restoration?
For 20 seconds with 37% phosphoric acid.
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Clinical Steps for Composite Restoration
What is the internal bonding agent used in composite restoration and how long should it be light-cured?
Scotchbond is used and it should be light-cured for 20 seconds.
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Clinical Steps for Fuji II Glass Ionomer Cement
What is the dentin conditioner used in Fuji II glass ionomer cement and for how long is it applied?
10% Polyacrylic acid for 20 seconds.
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Clinical Steps for Fuji II Glass Ionomer Cement
What is the final step in the clinical procedure for Fuji II glass ionomer cement?
Apply bonding resin and light cure for 20 seconds.
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Clinical Steps for Equiaforte Glass Ionomer Cement
What is the dentin conditioner used for Equiaforte and how long should it be applied?
10% polyacrylic acid for 20 seconds.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a Hollenbach carver?
Carving & contouring amalgam.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of an excavator 38-39 small?
Removal of carious dentine.
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Clinical Steps for Pinned Amalgam
What type of drill is used for pinned amalgam and at what speed?
A self-limiting drill is used at slow speed.
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Clinical Steps for Sandwich Technique
What is used as a dentin conditioner in the Sandwich Technique and for how long?
10% polyacrylic acid for 20 seconds.
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Clinical Steps for Sandwich Technique
What should be done after placing GIC in the Sandwich Technique?
Finish and apply either Equiaforte coat or bonding resin.
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Clinical Steps for Sandwich Technique
How should composite be placed in the Sandwich Technique?
In 2mm increments and light-cured.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of Plastic #6?
Used to invert rubber dam.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a Tofflemire matrix retainer?
Holds matrix band in place; inner knob adjusts band, outer knob locks.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of an excavator 127-128 large?
Removal of carious dentine.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a Hollenbach #3?
Used to carve wax, amalgam, composite etc.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a matrix band?
It is used for multi-surface restorations to shape the margins of composite and amalgam restorations, with the narrow part of the loop facing the gingival margin.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What are microbrushes used for?
They are used to apply acid etch and Scotchbond.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What are Soflex strips used for?
They are used through the interproximal contact area to shape the margin.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a butterfly clamp?
It is used to clamp anterior teeth.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What are dappens used for?
They are used to collect materials such as etch, bond, and resin.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of Amalgam plugger #2 (tapered)?
Compacting/condensing amalgam.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of college tweezers?
Used to remove/place small materials.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of small curved scissors?
Removing rubber dam and cutting materials to length.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What are the two types of rubber dam frames?
Plastic (Nygaard-Oestby) and Metal (Young’s frame).
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of an Acorn carver (shofu) 21b?
Shaping composite/amalgam and creating anatomical grooves.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a Briault probe?
Most commonly used to detect caries on interproximal surfaces.
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Dental Tools and Their Functions
What is the function of a LeCron carver?
Used to carve porcelain and wax.
