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Which procedure involves the surgical reshaping and contouring of gum tissues?
Which procedure involves the surgical reshaping and contouring of gum tissues?
- Bone augmentation
- Gingivoplasty (correct)
- Gingivectomy
- Crown lengthening
What is the primary use of a Gracey curette in periodontal practice?
What is the primary use of a Gracey curette in periodontal practice?
- Scaling specific areas with a single cutting edge (correct)
- Removing heavy calculus from posterior teeth
- Measuring periodontal pocket depths
- Performing gingivectomy procedures
Which type of scaler is specifically effective for removing heavy supragingival calculus from the posterior teeth?
Which type of scaler is specifically effective for removing heavy supragingival calculus from the posterior teeth?
- Gracey curette
- Furcation probe
- Hoe scaler (correct)
- Chisel scaler
What procedure would likely be indicated for a patient with significant gingival disease requiring removal of diseased tissues?
What procedure would likely be indicated for a patient with significant gingival disease requiring removal of diseased tissues?
Which of the following describes the main advantage of ultrasonic scaling compared to hand scaling?
Which of the following describes the main advantage of ultrasonic scaling compared to hand scaling?
What is the primary focus of periodontics?
What is the primary focus of periodontics?
Which instrument is specifically designed to remove calculus deposits from root surfaces?
Which instrument is specifically designed to remove calculus deposits from root surfaces?
What is the purpose of periodontal probe during an examination?
What is the purpose of periodontal probe during an examination?
Medical and dental history reviews are important in periodontal examinations because they help to identify what?
Medical and dental history reviews are important in periodontal examinations because they help to identify what?
What is the role of a dental assistant in a periodontal office?
What is the role of a dental assistant in a periodontal office?
Flashcards
Periodontal Pocket
Periodontal Pocket
A deepening of the gingival sulcus beyond normal, caused by periodontal disease.
Periodontal Charting
Periodontal Charting
Notations made on a patient's chart to indicate condition, position, and restorative history of individual teeth.
Periodontal Probe
Periodontal Probe
A probe used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets.
Root Planing
Root Planing
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Scaling
Scaling
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Bleeding index
Bleeding index
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Gingivectomy
Gingivectomy
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Gingivoplasty
Gingivoplasty
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Bone augmentation
Bone augmentation
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What is the purpose of a periodontal probe?
What is the purpose of a periodontal probe?
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