Clinical Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the material safety data sheet
Provides detailed information about specific products used in the dental office
A complex phenol is appropriate for use for disinfecting the Dental operatory. What kind of a disinfectant is a complex phenol
Mid level disinfectant
Which of the following is best to sterilize a dental handpiece
Steam autoclave
If a patient presents with a blood pressure reading of 100/78 what does that mean
BP is normal
Using G. V. Blacks classification for restorations and carious lesions determine the class for a porcelain inlay on the disto-occlusal surface of number 14
Class 2
Sterility of instrument is determined by what
Biological testing monitors
Dentinal hypersensitivity is caused by
Movement of fluid within the dentinal tubules
A 12-year-old girl continues to show caries activity at six month recall appointments. This is her third appointment at which at least one new curious lesion has been diagnosed. Which fluoride regime is appropriate to minimize future dental caries?
Low concentration, daily use at home (High frequency)
A periodontally involved patient receives a full mouth periodontal debridement. when the patient returns for a four week it re-evaluation appointment bleeding in selected areas was noted. What is the best treatment for this reevaluation appointment
Periodontal debridement in the affected areas
A firm pull stroke with proper lateral pressure isolated to the area of the deposit describes what type of instrument stroke
Scaling stroke
Which of the following is the cause of green staining
Chromogenic bacteria
Which of the following must be changed to achieve long-term success with oral home care
Behavior
Medical conditions that are contraindicated for the air polish and ultrasonic scaler
Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema
in what percentage is professional strength, in office sodium fluoride gel
2%
the horizontal malalignment involving only the maxillary and mandibular central incisors is
Midline deviation
