Author Question: Place in order the steps for placing and removing the Tofflemire matrix and wedge. 1 . Lift the ... (Read 123 times)

Wadzanai

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Place in order the steps for placing and removing the Tofflemire matrix and wedge.
  1 . Lift the band from around the tooth
  2 . Place the matrix on the tooth
  3 . Place the wedge(s)
  4 . Remove the wedge(s)
  5 . Separate the retainer from the band
 a. 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
  b. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4
  c. 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
  d. 2, 3, 4, 1, 5

Question 2

The __________ is the part of the Tofflemire retainer that is used to adjust the size of the band.
 a. outer knob
  b. spindle
  c. inner knob
  d. guide channels



Kedrick2014

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Answer to Question 1

c
RATIONALE: The steps for placing and removing the Tofflemire matrix and wedge are: - Place the matrix on the tooth - Place the wedge(s) - Remove the wedge(s) - Separate the retainer from the band - Lift the band from around the tooth

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: The inner knob is the part of the Tofflemire retainer that is used to adjust the size of the band.



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