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dentistry test 1

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what is a sharp instrument used to detect plaque and calculus and explore cavities and check for exposed pulp explorers
what measures the depth of the gingival sulcus, periodontal pocket, or oral lesions periodontal probe
what is necessary for visualizing every surface of the tooth hand mirror
what is used to remove large pieces of calculus calculus removal forceps
what are sharp instruments used to remove supragingival calculus, the working end has a tip, a flat side and a cutting edge DONT GO SUBGINGIVALLY hand scaler
what instrument has 2 sharp sides and a round toe and is used to remove subgingival calculus curettes
what type of curette has a cutting edge on both sides universal curette
what type of curette has a cutting edge on one side gracie curette
when does polishing happen after scaling, probed and explored
why do you polish? to smooth out the microgrooves left on the tooths surface from scaling, as well as removes any plaque left on the tooth
how to polish attach prophy cup to hand piece spread prophy paste on teeth and prophy cup <3000rpm apply enough pressure to flare cup polish each tooth for a maximum of 3 seconds, if more is needed stop come back polish the entire crown and gingival sulculs
when do you use the water pik after the polishing process to rinse with chlorhexidine solution
what does the water pik do removes remaining prophy paste, loose calculus, plaque, and dried blood
what are normal sulcus depths dogs and cats dogs: <3mm cats: <1mm
what are the 3 types of ultrasonic cleaner magnetostrictive piezoelectric sonic
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