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Which of the following would be the likely cause of sealant failure?

After whitening, how much time should the patient wait until a shade is selected for permanent restorations?

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of hard acrylic guards versus soft guards.1. Hard guards require more time to adjust the bite.2. Soft guards are better suited for patients who grind their teeth regularly.3. Soft guards may be adjusted by heating the outside biting surface with a torch.4. Patients say the hard-acrylic guides feel tight on the patient’s teeth when they are first tried in.

After polishing a patient’s teeth, you notice scratches on a gold crown. The following most likely contributed to these scratches:

The benefits of a properly finished and polished restoration/prosthesis include _____ biofilm retention and _____ longevity of the restoration.

Which polishing agent would be used on a patient with multiple porcelain and composite restorations?

What is the advantage of using air polishing to prepare a tooth to receive a pit and fissure sealant?

Match the layer of the atmosphere to its corresponding letter on the diagram. atmo_match(1).jpg

What is the most important step the dental hygienist can take to prevent the transmission of infectious disease?

Mixing time is the length of time from