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Calculus Detection

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What are the tools that we use to detect calculus?   air, eyes, ears, explorers, scalers, radiographs  
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What is the use of air for calculus detection?   can deflect tissue and turns the supragingival calculus chalky  
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What are some precautions that must be taken when using compressed air?   Use a quick steady stream to properly dry the calculus, let patient know about the use of air before doing it, may cause discomfort to patient, determine this before use  
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Why are we advised to not use a huge blast of air?   may cause bactermia  
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What signs are we to look for on calculus detection?   inflammation:redness, swelling, bleeding on probing  
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What section of the explorer are we to use when detecting calculus?   use the side of the tip not the point  
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What is the benefit of a sharp explorer?   Increase tactile sensitivity and decrease the time spent in the mouth and decrease trauma to the patient  
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