Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which procedure involves the surgical reshaping and contouring of gum tissues?
Which procedure involves the surgical reshaping and contouring of gum tissues?
What is the primary use of a Gracey curette in periodontal practice?
What is the primary use of a Gracey curette in periodontal practice?
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?
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?
Signup and view all the answers
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?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary focus of periodontics?
What is the primary focus of periodontics?
Signup and view all the answers
Which instrument is specifically designed to remove calculus deposits from root surfaces?
Which instrument is specifically designed to remove calculus deposits from root surfaces?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of periodontal probe during an examination?
What is the purpose of periodontal probe during an examination?
Signup and view all the answers
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?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of a dental assistant in a periodontal office?
What is the role of a dental assistant in a periodontal office?
Signup and view all the answers
