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Questions and Answers
Which probing technique characteristic involves the angle at which the probe is inserted relative to the tooth surface?
Which probing technique characteristic involves the angle at which the probe is inserted relative to the tooth surface?
- Adaptation
- Pressure
- Angulation (correct)
- Hand grasp
What is a primary limitation of using radiographs for deposit detection?
What is a primary limitation of using radiographs for deposit detection?
- Inability to detect calculus
- High patient tolerance
- Lack of clinician experience required
- Two-dimensional nature (correct)
Which of the following deposit formations typically appears as small, isolated points on the tooth surface?
Which of the following deposit formations typically appears as small, isolated points on the tooth surface?
- Ledges
- Rings
- Bands
- Spicules (correct)
Which deposit detection method relies heavily on the clinician's skill and experience to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue characteristics?
Which deposit detection method relies heavily on the clinician's skill and experience to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue characteristics?
What is a drawback of using compressed air for deposit detection?
What is a drawback of using compressed air for deposit detection?
What is a key advantage of using vision for deposit detection?
What is a key advantage of using vision for deposit detection?
What characteristic of effective probing involves the amount of force applied while moving the probe along the tooth surface?
What characteristic of effective probing involves the amount of force applied while moving the probe along the tooth surface?
What is a characteristic of effective probing technique?
What is a characteristic of effective probing technique?
What is the main limitation of relying solely on one method for detecting tooth surface deposits?
What is the main limitation of relying solely on one method for detecting tooth surface deposits?
Which deposit detection method can serve as an indicator for home monitoring?
Which deposit detection method can serve as an indicator for home monitoring?
What is one advantage of using radiographs for deposit detection?
What is one advantage of using radiographs for deposit detection?
What deposit detection method depends on access and lighting?
What deposit detection method depends on access and lighting?
When detecting deposits, what represents the distance from the cementoenamel junction to the top of the groove?
When detecting deposits, what represents the distance from the cementoenamel junction to the top of the groove?
Besides vision, all of these methods are used to detect deposits EXCEPT:
Besides vision, all of these methods are used to detect deposits EXCEPT:
What clinical skill is essential when using tissue changes for deposit detection?
What clinical skill is essential when using tissue changes for deposit detection?
Flashcards
Deposit detection
Deposit detection
Methods used to identify deposits on tooth surfaces.
Spicules
Spicules
Small, isolated points or projections of calculus.
Radiographic deposit detection
Radiographic deposit detection
A technique to detect deposits, involving the use of radiographs
Visual detection
Visual detection
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Tissue changes
Tissue changes
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Compressed air
Compressed air
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Ledges
Ledges
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Rings
Rings
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Pros of Radiographs in Dentistry
Pros of Radiographs in Dentistry
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Cons of Radiographs in Dentistry
Cons of Radiographs in Dentistry
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Pros of Visual Detection in Dentistry
Pros of Visual Detection in Dentistry
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Cons of Visual Detection in Dentistry
Cons of Visual Detection in Dentistry
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Probing
Probing
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Study Notes
- The presentation is titled "Detection of Morphology & Deposits Part 1" within the "Foundations of Clinical Skills and Practice".
- The presentation aims to explain methods of deposit detection on tooth surfaces, discuss each method’s pros and cons, emphasize using combined methods, and cover effective probing techniques.
- Effective probing technique involves hand grasp, adaptation angulation, pressure, and stroke.
- Limitations of probing and strategies to mitigate against errors in probing are also covered.
- Calculus formations can present as spicules, ledges or rings on teeth.
Methods of Deposit Detection
- Deposit detection entails using a variety of methods, including radiographs, vision, tissue changes, compressed air, disclosing agents, floss, and probing.
Radiographs
- Radiographs allow seeing subgingivally and are an educational tool for patients.
- Radiographs are often high contrast and mobile.
- Radiographs are a 2 dimensional tool requiring clinicians to read and interpret images, with image faults being a potential drawback.
- The dosage of radiation, choice of radiograph, patients tolerance, overlaps and frequency of use pose as further limitations.
Vision
- Vision is an immediate method for showing the patient.
- Vision is a cost free, indicator for monitoring at home.
- The effectiveness of vision depends on lighting, access, and time.
- Vision also depends on operator skill and is subjective.
Tissue Changes
- Assessing tissue changes to detect deposits is immediate and cost-free.
- Tissue change assessment demonstrates to patient and includes good monitoring strategies.
- Limitations include dependence on lighting, access, time, and operator skill.
- Assessing tissue changes is subjective.
Compressed Air
- Using compressed air is immediate and allows showing the patient.
- Compressed air is a cost free, quick method.
- The use of compressed air is limited by lighting, access, time, and operator skill.
- Using compressed air is only effective for supra-gingival deposits.
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