Dental Hygiene Quiz

Careful use of the probe with no pressure (correct)

Using an air-polisher

Vigorous use of the probe with moderate pressure

Using a rotating brush with paste

Delicate 'dredging' technique with gentle pulling along the fissure pattern (correct)

Vigorous scraping technique with firm pressure

Using an air-polisher

Using a rotating brush with paste

Flossing to remove interproximal plaque should be done prior to the examination of the approximal surfaces (correct)

Flossing has no relation to the examination of approximal surfaces

Flossing should be done during the examination of the approximal surfaces

Flossing should be done after the examination of the approximal surfaces