Dent 1010 T#5 Flashcards
The reflection of light from the lingual aspect through the teeth as they are examined from the buccal aspect is called: (mirror)
A) Indirect vision
B) Direct vision
C) Transillumination
C) Transillumination
The modified pen grasp is distinguished from other grasps because:
A) The thumb, middle, and ring finger are used
B) The pad of the middle finger is placed on the shank
C) The index finger is placed on the shank
B) The pad of the middle finger is placed on the shank
Which two characteristics of the shank are determined by the area of the mouth where the instrument should be used?
A) Angle and length
B) Thickness and length
C) Angle and strength
A) Angle and length
The characteristic of the instrument handle which provides the best tactile sensitivity is:
A) A scored surface texture
B) A hollow handle
C) A solid handle
B) A hollow handle
How should the periodontal probe be inserted onto the sulcus?
A) Parallel to the tooth surface
B) Perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth
C) With a firm pushing motion
D) With a short oblique stroke
A) Parallel to the tooth surface
When using the periodontal probe, periodontal depths are measured from the:
A) Base of the pocket to the cementoenamel junction
B) Base of the pocket to the mucogingival junction
C) Junctional epithelium to the margin of the free gingiva
D) Free gingival margin to the cementoenamel junction
C) Junctional epithelium to the margin of the free gingiva
The explorer is used to detect: A) Subgingival calculus B) Caries C) Irregularities in the cemental surfaces D) All of the above
D) All of the above
A very tight grasp will: A) Increase tactile sensitivity B) Prevent muscle fatigue of the fingers C) Increase maneuverability of the instrument D) Decrease tactile sensitivity
D) Decrease tactile sensitivity
Rolling the handle of the explorer between the thumb and the fingers is important because:
A) is a key to adapting the working end around line angles and in depressions
B) Strengthens the finger muscles
C) Decreases tactile sensitivity
A) is a key to adapting the working end around line angles and in depressions
While activating the instrument, the finger rests act as a:
A) Pivot point for movement
B) Stabilizing point for the hand
C) Fulcrum for activation of wrist-forearm motion
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
The most effective and VERSATILE instrument for root planing is the:
A) Sickle
B) Curette
C) File
B) Curette
The design feature of the curette that allows it to be used in the deepest area of the sulcus or pocket with the least tissue distention is the:
A) Convex back
B) Opposite cutting edge
C) Face
A) Convex back
A curette designed to scale and root plane anterior teeth with deep pockets will have a: A) Short, angled shank B) Long, angled shank C) Short, straight shank D) Long, straight shank
D) Long, straight shank
The following instrument is designed specifically for identifying and determining the characteristics of furcations:
A) Nabers probe
B) Sickle or shepherds hook
C) 11/12 ODU Explorer
A) Nabers probe
In order to open the angulation of a curette blade in relation to the tooth, the shank of the instrument is moved:
A) Toward the tooth
B) Away from the tooth
C) More perpendicular to the long axis
B) Away from the tooth
The blade of a universal curette is honed at a ___ degrees angle to the lower shank.
A) 45
B) 60-70
C) 90
C) 90
Which design feature(s) of the sickle scaler limit(s) its use in subgingival areas: A) A sharp pointed tip B) Straight cutting edges C) Bulky blades D) All of the above
D) All of the above
When the face of a Gracey curette blade is parallel with the floor and viewed from above, the correct cutting edge can be seen as a:
A) Larger, outer curve
B) smaller, inner curve
C) smaller convexity
A) Larger, outer curve
Which of the following is the best visual cue for proper working angulation with a Gracey curette?
A) Shank is tilted slightly toward the tooth surface
B) Handle is parallel to the long axis of the tooth
C) Lower shank is parallel to the surface being scaled
D) Lower shank is parallel to the long axis of the tooth
C) Lower shank is parallel to the surface being scaled
A contra-angle sickle scaler would be indicated for use on which of the following teeth? A) Mesial of #29 B) Mesial of #27 C) Distal of #8 D) Distal of #11
A) Mesial of #29