EXERCISES, LESSON 3
INSTRUCTIONS. The following exercises are to be answered by marking the lettered
response that best answers the question or best completes the sentence or by following
the special instructions.
After you have completed all the exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the
end of the lesson and check your answers with the solutions.
1.
Extraction forceps vary because of differences in root shape, alignment of the tooth,
and location in the mouth. The different types of forceps can be distinguished by
each of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
a. Angles of the beaks.
b. Length.
c.
Notches on the beaks.
d. Contour.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: For exercises 2 through 8, match the forceps numbers in
column A with the forceps types in column B. Items in column B may be used more than
once. Items in column A may have more than one answer.
COLUMN B
COLUMN A
a.
Maxillary anterior forceps.
___ 2. Forceps #65.
b.
Maxillary posterior forceps.
___ 3. Forceps #222.
c.
Mandibular anterior forceps.
___ 4. Forceps #53R.
d.
Mandibular posterior forceps.
___ 5. Forceps #203.
___ 6. Forceps #210.
___ 7. Forceps #15.
___ 8. Forceps #151S.
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