Mastering Orthodontic Instruments: Identification and Functions Quiz

1. What is the name and function of elastic separating pliers?

Elastic separating pliers. Used to apply elastic separators

Injection pliers - Used to administer injections.

Suture scissors - Used to cut sutures in surgeries.

Orthodontic pliers - Used for bending and shaping wires in orthodontic procedures.

Elastic separating pliers are specifically designed to apply elastic separators in orthodontic procedures, making it easier to create space between teeth.

Explanation

Elastic separating pliers are specifically designed to apply elastic separators in orthodontic procedures, making it easier to create space between teeth.

2. What are elastic separators used for?

To whiten teeth

Elastic separators. Used to wedge teeth apart.

To straighten teeth

To fill cavities

Elastic separators are commonly used in dentistry to create space between teeth before other procedures such as orthodontic work or the placement of dental crowns.

Explanation

Elastic separators are commonly used in dentistry to create space between teeth before other procedures such as orthodontic work or the placement of dental crowns.

3. What is the name and function of a Mathieu hemostat?

Hemostatic forceps used for clamping blood vessels.

Mathieu hemostat. Used to apply ligature ties, holds wire.

Scalpel used for cutting tissue.

Dental mirror used for visual inspection.

The Mathieu hemostat is specifically designed to apply ligature ties and hold wire in place during various dental procedures. It is not used for cutting tissue (as done by a scalpel), visual inspection (as done by a dental mirror), or clamping blood vessels (as done by hemostatic forceps).

Explanation

The Mathieu hemostat is specifically designed to apply ligature ties and hold wire in place during various dental procedures. It is not used for cutting tissue (as done by a scalpel), visual inspection (as done by a dental mirror), or clamping blood vessels (as done by hemostatic forceps).

4. What is the name and function of a Band Remover?

To apply rubber bands to braces

Band Remover Used to remove ortho bands.

To tighten braces

To clean teeth

A Band Remover is specifically designed to remove orthodontic bands during dental procedures. It is not used to tighten braces, apply rubber bands, or clean teeth.

Explanation

A Band Remover is specifically designed to remove orthodontic bands during dental procedures. It is not used to tighten braces, apply rubber bands, or clean teeth.

5. What is the name and function of a tool used to cut arch wire?

Distal end cutter. Used to cut arch wire.

Orthodontic pliers. Used to straighten teeth.

Band remover. Used to remove orthodontic bands.

Explorers. Used to examine teeth for cavities.

The correct tool for cutting arch wire is a distal end cutter, specifically designed for this purpose. Orthodontic pliers are used for bending and shaping wires, explorers are used for examining teeth, and band removers are used for removing orthodontic bands.

Explanation

The correct tool for cutting arch wire is a distal end cutter, specifically designed for this purpose. Orthodontic pliers are used for bending and shaping wires, explorers are used for examining teeth, and band removers are used for removing orthodontic bands.

6. Name and function of the tool?

Bracket removing pliers. Used to tighten brackets on teeth.

Cotton pliers. Used to take X-rays in dentistry.

Band pusher. Used to remove bands from teeth.

Weingart utility pliers. Used to shorten arch wire.

The correct answer is Weingart utility pliers which are specifically designed to shorten arch wires in orthodontic treatments. The incorrect answers provided do not match the function of the tool described in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer is Weingart utility pliers which are specifically designed to shorten arch wires in orthodontic treatments. The incorrect answers provided do not match the function of the tool described in the question.