Week 8

Question 1

Where are the markings on a normal perio probe?

Answer 1

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 mm

Question 2

UNC probe

Answer 2

perio probe that goes up to 15 mm

Question 3

What are the markings on a furcaiton probe?

Answer 3

3, 6, 9, 12 mm

Question 4

Class 1 furcation

Answer 4

Concavity can be felt with probe

Question 5

Class 2 furcation

Answer 5

Probe can partially enter furcation but can’t go through

Question 6

Class 3 furcation

Answer 6

Mandibular - can go through entirely

Maxillary - touches the lingual root

Question 7

Class 4 furcation

Answer 7

Visible exit from the other side of the tooth

Question 8

What is the purpose of a periodontal explorer?

Answer 8

Detect calculus and sb-gingival irregularities

Shows signs of periodontal health problems

Question 9

Right handed maxillary seating position

Answer 9

11:00

Question 10

Right handed mandibular seating position

Answer 10

L buccal - 11:00

Everywhere else - 7:00

Question 11

Left handed maxillary seating position

Answer 11

1:00

Question 12

Left handed mandibular seating position

Answer 12

R buccal - 1:00

Everywhere else - 5:00

Question 13

Which way should the tip of the 11/12 explorer be facing?

Answer 13

Mesially

Question 14

What is the proper position of the terminal shank of the 11/12?

Answer 14

Parallel to the long axis

Question 15

Which direciton should you move the 11/12?

Answer 15

From distal to proximal

Question 16

Where do you pivot the 11/12?

Answer 16

Distal line angle

Question 17

Where do you switch the ends of the 11/12?

Answer 17

Midline
When going from facial to lingual
When switching arches