Clinical Anatomy, Pathology and Materials

Dental Instruments and Tray Setup Practice Questions

20 free Dental Instruments and Tray Setup practice questions for the CDA, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. Which instrument is used to examine the teeth and oral cavity during an initial assessment?
  2. Q2. Which instrument is used to detect caries, calculus, and other surface irregularities?
  3. Q3. Periodontal probes are primarily used to:
  4. Q4. Which instrument is part of the basic examination tray setup?
  5. Q5. Which instrument is used to pack restorative material into a cavity preparation?
  6. Q6. A burnisher is used to:
  7. Q7. Which carver is commonly used to carve occlusal anatomy in amalgam restorations?
  8. Q8. What is the function of the amalgam carrier?
  9. Q9. Which instrument is specifically used for removing supragingival calculus?
  10. Q10. Which instrument is used to remove subgingival calculus and smooth the root surface?
  11. Q11. Which instrument holds the cheek away from the operative field during procedures?
  12. Q12. What is the purpose of the articulating paper holder?
  13. Q13. Which item should always be included in a basic diagnostic tray setup?
  14. Q14. Which instrument is used to insert cotton pellets into the cavity preparation?
  15. Q15. A spoon excavator is used to:
  16. Q16. Which instrument stabilizes the matrix band during restorative procedures?
  17. Q17. Which item is typically placed on the tray for local anesthesia administration?
  18. Q18. Which dental instrument is used to shape and contour composite resin?
  19. Q19. Which tool is used to remove temporary crowns or bridges?
  20. Q20. Which handpiece operates at high speed for cutting enamel and dentin?