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