Term
| what are 4 purposes for suction? |
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Definition
(1) to control water used as a coolant in high speed hand piece
(2) to control debris from slow speed handpiece
(3) to remove fluids from mouth
(4) to prevent moisture contamination of materials |
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Term
| what are the two types of suction? |
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Definition
(1) high velocity suction
(2) saliva ejector |
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Term
| which type of suction should you use if you have an assistant? |
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Definition
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Term
| how should we place the suction tip on the posterior teeth? |
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Definition
(1) hold tip with "thumb to nose" grasp
(2) position tip before the operator's handpiece and mirror
(3) place as close to tooth as possible without injuring soft tissue
(4) place beveled tip opening parallel with buccal or lingual surface
(5) place edge of tip even with occlusal surface |
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Term
| how should we place the suction tip on the anterior teeth? |
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Definition
1) hold tip with "thumb to nose" grasp
(2) position tip before the operator's handpiece and mirror
(3) place as close to tooth as possible without injuring soft tissue
(4) place parallel with labial or lingual surface
(5) place on opposite side of tooth form handpiece and cavity prep
(6) bisect incisal edge with opening of suction tip |
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Term
| what hand should you suction with when working with a right-handed operator? |
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Definition
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Term
| where should the assistant suction? |
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Definition
| on the patient's right lingual surface on on his left buccal surface |
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Term
| where should the suction tip always point? |
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Definition
| towards the back of the patient's mouth |
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