VELscope, ViziLite, and Periometer in Oral Lesion Detection

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What is the purpose of using periodontal antibiotics in dental treatment?

To help control bacterial infections associated with periodontal disease (correct)

To assist people suffering from bone loss or requiring extraction

To detect oral cancer and other lesions

To treat small cavities and preserve healthy tooth structure

What is the primary function of the VELscope oral cancer screening system?

To provide one-visit dental restorations using CAD/CAM technology

To numb the area before administering local anesthesia for dental procedures

To remove decay through a blast of air and aluminum oxide pellets

To detect abnormal oral tissue that may indicate the presence of oral cancer or dysplasia (correct)

What is the primary purpose of the ViziLite oral lesion identification device?

To detect small cavities and preserve healthy tooth structure

To identify areas of bone loss or the need for bone replacement

To help identify potentially abnormal oral lesions or mucosal changes (correct)

To deliver local anesthesia in a more comfortable and controlled manner

What is the Periometer used for in dental diagnosis?

To detect and measure the mobility of teeth, which can indicate periodontal disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the computerized anesthesia delivery tool called 'The Wand'?

To administer local anesthesia in a more comfortable and controlled manner Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the VELscope device?

To identify diseased tissue around a lesion and determine the appropriate margin for surgical excision Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the ViziLite device?

To identify, evaluate and monitor oral abnormalities in patients at increased risk for oral cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Periometer?

To monitor implant osseointegration and the formation of cracks in natural teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the slow and gentle delivery associated with The Wand makes injections painless?

The sensation of pain is caused by the pressure of the liquid being injected Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of the routine use of the Periometer in a dental practice?

It can help avoid catastrophic failure of both implants and teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Diagnodent in dentistry?

To assist in the early detection of cavities Signup and view all the answers

How does Digital Radiography differ from traditional x-rays in dentistry?

It uses an electronic sensor instead of x-ray film Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using Desensitizers in dental treatment?

To ensure patient comfort during treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is specifically designed for oral cancer screening?

VELscope oral cancer screening system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of The Wand in dentistry?

Computerized anesthesia delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of periodontal antibiotics?

To treat periodontal disease by concentrating the treatment at the affected site Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the VELscope oral cancer screening system?

To detect oral abnormalities that may not be visible to the naked eye Signup and view all the answers

Which device is used for identifying oral lesions?

ViziLite Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Periometer instrumented percussion diagnostic system?

To diagnose periodontal disease through percussion testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of The Wand computerized anesthesia delivery tool?

To provide computerized delivery of anesthesia during dental procedures Signup and view all the answers