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What is the primary use of fissure sealants in dental procedures?
What is the primary use of fissure sealants in dental procedures?
- To fill cavities
- To seal pits and fissures (correct)
- To whiten teeth
- To clean teeth
What is the main purpose of flap surgery in dentistry?
What is the main purpose of flap surgery in dentistry?
- Whitening teeth
- Straightening teeth
- Lifting gum tissue to clean underlying structures (correct)
- Extracting teeth
What does 'freeway space' refer to in dental terminology?
What does 'freeway space' refer to in dental terminology?
- The distance between upper and lower teeth in resting position (correct)
- The space a dental implant occupies
- The space required for tooth extraction
- The gap after a tooth falls out
Which dental procedure involves the use of resin material?
Which dental procedure involves the use of resin material?
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Why would a dentist perform flap surgery?
Why would a dentist perform flap surgery?
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Study Notes
Dental Procedures
- Fissure sealants are used to seal pits and fissures on teeth, and are made of thin resin material.
- Flap surgery is a dental procedure that involves lifting gum tissue to expose and clean underlying tooth and bone structures.
- Freeway space refers to the distance between the upper and lower teeth when the lower teeth are in a resting position.
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