Take home quiz 2 Flashcards

1
Q

11/12 can be used in shallow sulci and deep pockets.

True

False

A

True

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2
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When using 11/12 the lower shank is parallel to the distal surface. The functional shank goes “up and over” the tooth.

True

False

A

True

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3
Q

When using 11/12, the lower shank crosses the facial surface. The functional shank is “down and around” the tooth.

True

False

A

False

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4
Q

The use of compressed air and mirror are essential for supragingival calculus detection.

True

False

A

True

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5
Q

_________ appears rough and chalky.

a. Food debris
b. Plaque
c. Moistened calculus
d. Dry calculus

A

d. Dry calculus

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6
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LARGE DEPOSITS AT AND BELOW GINGIVAL MARGIN CAN BE SEEN IF STREAM OF AIR DIRECTED INTO SULCUS- TISSUE DEFLECTS- REVEALS DARK COLORED DEPOSITS

True

False

A

True

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7
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THE ____ AND ______ PROVIDE THE BEST TACTILE INFORMATION TO THE CLINICIANS FINGERS

a. #5
b. #23
c. ODU 11/12
d. Straight
e. #17

A

c. ODU 11/12
e. #17

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8
Q

When using ODU 11/12 or #17/Orban, the positioning is:

a. Maxillary: Front zone & Mandibular: Back zone
b. Maxillary: Back zone & Mandibular: Front zone
c. Basic positioning zones

A

c. Basic positioning zones

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9
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What is the correct adaptation of ODU 11/12?

a. Posteriors: at distal line-angles with side-tip to the distal
b. Posteriors: at midline with tip toward surfaces to be explored
c. Anteriors: at midline with tip toward surfaces to be explored
d. Anteriors: at distal line-angles with side-tip to the distal

A

a. Posteriors: at distal line-angles with side-tip to the distal
c. Anteriors: at midline with tip toward surfaces to be explored

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10
Q

When inserting ODU 11/12, a clincian should put LIGHT pressure a 0 DEGREES. Also, 11/12 is used with assessment/featherlike stroke.

a. Both statements are correct
b. The first statement is correct. The second one is incorrect
c. The first statement is incorrect. The second statement is correct
d. Both statements are incorrect

A

a. Both statements are correct

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11
Q

What is the correct angulation when using ODU #11/12?

a. 70-80 degrees
b. 60-70 degrees
c. 15-20 degrees
d. 30-40 degrees

A

c. 15-20 degrees

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12
Q

During activation of ODU 11/12: Choose all that apply

  • a. Drag the explorer
  • b. Stroke just slightly shorter than working stroke
  • c. It should be rythmic, walking
  • d. Multidirectional and overlapping
  • e. Do not drag the explorer
  • f. Stroke just slightly longer than working stroke but still short
  • g. Cover one-half of proximal surfaces
A
  • c. It should be rythmic, walking
  • d. Multidirectional and overlapping
  • e. Do not drag the explorer
  • f. Stroke just slightly longer than working stroke but still short
  • g. Cover one-half of proximal surfaces
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13
Q

_________ is the ability to detect calculus deposits by feeling vibrations transferred from the explorer tip to the instrument shank and handle.

a. Insertion
b. Activation
c. Tactile sensitivity
d. Angulation

A

c. Tactile sensitivity

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14
Q

What are the thing you should avoid when “exploring.”

a. Applying pressure with middle finger
b. Death grip
c. Removing and reinserting the tip repeatedly
d. Not keeping the tip beneath the gingival margin

A

a. Applying pressure with middle finger
b. Death grip
c. Removing and reinserting the tip repeatedly
d. Not keeping the tip beneath the gingival margin

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15
Q

It is common for clinicians to fail to detect calculus deposits that are located:

a. Line angles of posterior teeth
b. Line angles of anterior teeth
c. Midlines of posterior teeth
d. Midlines of anterior teeth

A

a. Line angles of posterior teeth
d. Midlines of anterior teeth

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16
Q

You will feel a gritty sensation as the explorer passes over the

a. Large ledge of calculus
b. Small calculus deposit
c. Deficient margin on restoration
d. Overhanging restorations
e. Carious lesion

A

b. Small calculus deposit

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17
Q

You will feel the tip move out and around the raised bump and return back to the tooth surface.

a. Large ledge of calculus
b. Small calculus deposit
c. Deficient margin on restoration
d. Overhanging restorations
e. Carious lesion

A

a. Large ledge of calculus

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18
Q

Explorer tip dips in to a rough depression

a. Large ledge of calculus
b. Small calculus deposit
c. Deficient margin on restoration
d. Overhanging restorations
e. Carious lesion

A

e. Carious lesion

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19
Q

Match the following. “SKATING”:

“Inline skating over a few pieces of gravel

a. Carious lesion
b. Small calculus
c. Overhang
d. Large ledge calculus
e. Deficient margine

A

b. Small calculus

20
Q

Match the following. “SKATING”:

“Skating over a section of a sidewalk that is higher than the adjacent section”

a. Carious lesion
b. Small calculus
c. Overhang
d. Large ledge calculus
e. Deficient margine

A

c. Overhang

21
Q

Match the following. “SKATING”:

“Skating over a speed bump in a parking lot”

a. Carious lesion
b. Small calculus
c. Overhang
d. Large ledge calculus
e. Deficient margine

A

d. Large ledge calculus

22
Q

Match the following. “SKATING”:

“Skating onto a section of pavement that is lower than the surrounding pavement”

a. Carious lesion
b. Small calculus
c. Overhang
d. Large ledge calculus
e. Deficient margin

A

e. Deficient margin

23
Q

Match the following. “SKATING”:

“Skating into a pot hole”

a. Carious lesion
b. Small calculus
c. Overhang
d. Large ledge calculus
e. Deficient margin

A

a. Carious lesion

24
Q

________ is needed for a clinician to determine what he or she is feeling when the explorer tip vibrates as it encounters something on the root surface.

a. Concentration
b. Experience

A

a. Concentration

25
Q

The most common positioning error when working on the maxillary posterior treatment areas is failing to maintain neutral wrist position.

True

False

A

True

26
Q

The elongated design of the 11/12AF(after five) also makes it useful for exploring the FURCATION area.

True

False

A

True

27
Q

An assessment instrument with a flexible wire-like working-end.

a. Area-specific instrument
b. Explorer
c. Universal instrument
d. Probe

A

b. Explorer

28
Q

Explorers are used for detection of dental anomalies. Also for IDENTIFICATION OF DEFECTIVE MARGINS/RESTORATIONS

a. The first statement is incorrect. The second statement is correct
b. Both statements are correct
c. The first statement is correct. The second statement is incorrect
d. Both statements are incorrect

A

b. Both statements are correct

29
Q

EXPLORERS ARE CIRCULAR IN CROSS-SECTION. SHORT, RIGID SHANK EXPLORERS ARE FOR CARIES DETECTION ONLY

a. The first statement is incorrect. The second statement is correct
b. Both statements are correct
c. The first statement is correct. The second statement is incorrect
d. Both statements are incorrect

A

b. Both statements are correct

30
Q

What is the working end(usually 1mm-2mm in length) of the explorer reffered to?

a. The tip
b. End toe
c. The toe
d. The heel
e. End tip

A

a. The tip

31
Q

What part of the explorer is adapted to the tooth? Choose all that apply.

a. The entire tip
b. The tip
c. The extreme point
d. The side tip

A

a. The entire tip
b. The tip
d. The side tip

32
Q

_________ OF EXPLORER USED FOR CARIES DETECTION ONLY

a. Extreme point
b. The side-tip
c. The entire tip

A

a. Extreme point

33
Q

__________ of an explorer is the section of the shank that is nearest to the explorer tip.

a. The lower shank
b. The functional shank

A

a. The lower shank

34
Q

Which explorer is designed to use for subgingival calculus detection with a 6mm narrow pocket located on tooth #26.

a. Cowhorn
b. #17
c. Shepherds hool
d. Orban
e. Pigtail

A

b. #17
d. Orban

35
Q

The tip of Orban/#17 bent at _____ degrees to _________.

a. 70; lower shank
b. 90; lower shank
c. 80; lower shank
d. 90; functional shank

A

b. 90; lower shank

36
Q

Straight shank of Orban/#17 makes it difficult to use on the line angles, mesial, and distal surfaces of posterior teeth

True

False

A

True

37
Q

Orban/#17 are Excellent for use on anterior teeth (root surfaces). You can also use it on facial and lingual root surfaces of posterior teeth.

a. The first statement is incorrect. The second statement is correct
b. Both statements are correct
c. The first statement is correct. The second statement is incorrect
d. Both statements are incorrect

A

b. Both statements are correct

38
Q

Which instrument is best used for detection of caries.

a. #23
b. #17
c. Orban
d. Shepherds hook
e. Cowhorn

A

a. #23
d. Shepherds hook

39
Q

23 is used for subgingival assessment. It is also used for examination of the margins of restorations.

a. The first statement is incorrect. The second statement is correct
b. Both statements are correct
c. The first statement is correct. The second statement is incorrect
d. Both statements are incorrect

A

a. The first statement is incorrect. The second statement is correct

40
Q

POSITIONING for caries detection using #23/Shepherds hook: MAXILLA- back zone MANDIBLE- front zone

True

False

A

True

41
Q

When using #23/Shepherds hook, it is important to remember to: Select the correct answers

a. Apply firm pressure
b. Trace developmental grooves
c. Direct point straight into grooves/pits
d. Trace restoration
e. Dry the teeth a few at a time
f. Apply light pressure

A

a. Apply firm pressure
b. Trace developmental grooves
c. Direct point straight into grooves/pits
d. Trace restoration
e. Dry the teeth a few at a time

42
Q

PAIRED WITH MIRROR IMAGE ENDS. SHORT, BROADLY CURVED TERMINAL SHANK. CAUSES TISSUE DISPLACEMENT DUE TO BROAD CURVE OF SHANK EASILY ADAPTED INTERPROXIMALLY. This all best describes what instrument?

  • a. #23
  • b. Orban
  • c. Pigtail
  • d. Cowhorn
A
  • c. Pigtail
  • d. Cowhorn
43
Q

Cowhorn and Pigtail are used for calculus detection in normal sulci or shallow pockets extending no deeper than the cervical-third of the root

True

False

A

True

44
Q

Has a pointed tip that could injure the soft tissue base of a sulcus or pocket. Not recommended for subgingival use. This best describes what type of instrument?

a. Straight explorer
b. Curved explorer

A

a. Straight explorer

45
Q

11-12 explorer ODU is DOUBLE ENDED-PAIRED THAT IS USED FOR CALCULUS DETECTION. IT HAS A LONG, COMPLEX FUNCTIONAL SHANK.

a. The first statement is incorrect. The second statement is correct
b. Both statements are correct
c. The first statement is correct. The second statement is incorrect
d. Both statements are incorrect

A

b. Both statements are correct

46
Q

11-12 Explorer ODU has a universal design. This means it can be adapted to all surfaces of any tooth.

a. The first statement is incorrect. The second statement is correct
b. Both statements are correct
c. The first statement is correct. The second statement is incorrect
d. Both statements are incorrect

A

b. Both statements are correct

47
Q

An assessment stroke is also called an explaratory stroke.

True

False

A

True