Illumination and grasps

Question 1

Probe for Basic Periodontal Examination?

Answer 1

World Health Organisation (WHO) probe

Question 2

Probe for Comprehensive Periodontal Examination?

Answer 2

UNC 15 (University of North Carolina) probe

Question 3

What probe do you use for measuring furcations?

Answer 3

Nabers probe

Question 4

What does luminescence mean?

Answer 4

The process of giving off light without generating heat

Question 5

What is the modified pen grasp used for?

Answer 5

Standard grasp used for dental hygiene instrumentation

- Stable grasp, tripod effect

Question 6

What is a pen grasp used for?

Answer 6

Retracting tissues with a mouth mirror

Question 7

What is a palm grasp used for?

Answer 7

Sharpening instruments

- Awkward, uncontrolled and not good for tactile sensitivity

Question 8

What is a finger rest used for and what is another name for it?

Answer 8

Used for stabilisation, reduce operator fatigue, pivot, should be rested on firm tooth tissue or osseous structures
- Also known as a FULCRUM