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The face of a scaling instrument should be positioned at what angle to the tooth surface during activation?

Topical anesthesia can be used for short-term loss of sensation to mucous membranes.

What is the total number of restorations for the following patient? (Look at both photos)

Derick is a 21 year old patient in your chair. He has generalized plaque and inflammation. The facial of #5 has a 6 mm pocket. The distance from the gingival margin (GM) to the mucogingival junction (MGJ) is 9 mm. The clinical attachment level is 2 mm. How many mm of free gingiva does Derick have on #5F?

Which of the following is true of the advantages of large, textured, hollow-handled instruments?

Correct angulation of the curet during insertion prevents all of the following except one. Choose the exception.

An infection in the mandibular incisors will drain first to the _____ lymph nodes.

Unequal pupils discovered during the extraoral inspection may be signs of _____.

The term RSI stands for _____.

Please list any other required elements not already included in your note: