Quiz 2 (BASIC) | Periodontics

#1. What are the indications for use of the universal curette?

Subgingival debridement of periodontal pockets ≥6mm on all affected teeth

Supragingival and subgingival debridement of periodontal pockets >5mm

Subgingival debridement of shallow pockets ≤5mm on molars only

Supragingival and subgingival debridement of periodontal pockets ≤5mm on all affected surfaces/teeth

#2. When in use, the terminal shank of the universal curette should be.

Parallel to the axis of the tooth being debrided

At 90-degree angle to the axis of the tooth being debrided

Parallel to the surface of the tooth being debrided

At 70-degree angle to the axis of the tooth being debrided

None of the above

#3. When in use, the face of the working end of the universal curette should be.

Parallel to the axis of the tooth being debrided

At 90-degree angle to the axis of the tooth being debrided

Parallel to the surface of the tooth being debrided

At 70-degree angle to the axis of the tooth being debrided

None of the above

#4. While sharpening the universal curette with the sharpening stone, the terminal shank should be facing towards.

11 o’clock

12 o’clock

1 o’clock

2 o’clock

#5. While sharpening the universal curette with the sharpening stone the face of the working end should be.

Parallel to the floor

At 70-degrees to the floor

At 90-degrees to the floor

Parallel to the sharpening stone

#6. Which of the following factors restricts the use of the ultrasonic scaler?

Ceramic restoration

Denuded root surface

Deep periodontal pocket

Rheumatoid arthritis

#7. The ultrasonic tip should not be allowed to remain on the tooth surface for too long because it may:

Stop the vibrations of the tip

Burnish the calculus onto the tooth surface

Damage the tooth/root surface

Damage the soft tissue surrounding the tooth/root

All above

#8. What is the function of the water that circulates through the ultrasonic handpiece and exits as a spray?

Acts as an anaesthetic agent and improves visibility

Serves as a cooling system for the ultrasonic tip and provides lavage

Increases efficacy of the vibrating tip and dissolves subgingival calculus

Removes biofim and discolorations from the pocket and reduces tooth sensitivity

#9. While providing subgingival debridement with piezoelectric ultrasonic tip, what position of the tip will allow efficient calculus removal?

Tip should be positioned like a curette with lateral surfaces against the root surface

Tip should be positioned like a probe with the back against the root surface

Tip should be positioned like a curette with the face against root surface

Tip should be positioned like a probe with lateral surfaces against the root surface

#10. What is the main difference between scaling and root planning (SRP) and subgingival / root debridement.

SRP refers to removal of subgingival biofilm, stains and necrotic root cementum while subgingival debridement refers to removal of subgingival calculus, preserving root cementum and underlying dentine

SRP refers to removal of subgingival biofilm, necrotic root cementum and dentine while subgingival debridement refers to removal of subgingival calculus, preserving root cementum and underlying dentine

SRP refers to removal of subgingival biofilm, calculus and necrotic root cementum while subgingival debridement refers to removal of subgingival biofilm and calculus, preserving root cementum

SRP refers to removal of subgingival biofilm and calculus, preserving root cementum while subgingival debridement refers to removal of subgingival biofilm and calculus and necrotic root cementum

None of above

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