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What is the correct angulation for scaling and root planing?
What is the correct angulation for scaling and root planing?
- 75 degrees
- 30 degrees
- 90 degrees (correct)
- 60 degrees
What is the consequence of using < 45 degrees angulation for scaling and root planing?
What is the consequence of using < 45 degrees angulation for scaling and root planing?
- Increased tissue trauma (correct)
- Effective removal of plaque
- Better access to posterior surfaces
- Improved removal of calculus
What type of stroke direction is activated in the coronal direction?
What type of stroke direction is activated in the coronal direction?
- Horizontal
- Oblique
- Vertical
- Lateral pressure (correct)
Which Gracey instrument has an increase in 'bends' as you move posteriorly?
Which Gracey instrument has an increase in 'bends' as you move posteriorly?
What is the distinguishing feature of After Five Gracey instrument?
What is the distinguishing feature of After Five Gracey instrument?
When should Mini Five Gracey be used?
When should Mini Five Gracey be used?
Which type of Gracey instrument cannot be inserted vertically as per the text?
Which type of Gracey instrument cannot be inserted vertically as per the text?
What is a common error made during instrument sharpening?
What is a common error made during instrument sharpening?
What is the recommended frequency for sharpening instruments?
What is the recommended frequency for sharpening instruments?
What is the purpose of the Gleason guide?
What is the purpose of the Gleason guide?
What is a characteristic of a Sickle instrument?
What is a characteristic of a Sickle instrument?
What is the result of sharpening an instrument at an angle greater than 110 degrees?
What is the result of sharpening an instrument at an angle greater than 110 degrees?
What is the primary benefit of manual sharpening?
What is the primary benefit of manual sharpening?
What is the top angle of a Universal Curet?
What is the top angle of a Universal Curet?
How many cutting edges does a Gracey curette have?
How many cutting edges does a Gracey curette have?
What is the best tip for keeping dental instruments sharp?
What is the best tip for keeping dental instruments sharp?
What tool features an oscillating sharpening stone to restore out-of-the-box sharpness?
What tool features an oscillating sharpening stone to restore out-of-the-box sharpness?
Which part of the blade of a Gracey curette is located adjacent to the toe?
Which part of the blade of a Gracey curette is located adjacent to the toe?
What is the correct blade angulation for insertion according to the text?
What is the correct blade angulation for insertion according to the text?