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A(n) _____ biopsy is the removal of a wedge of tissue from the lesion including some of the normal tissue around it.

How do you feel you did on this exam?   What two specific areas of this specialty could have been covered differently or more in depth for you to better understand endodontics?   Do you have any suggestions on how we could accomplish this?  

______ is the surgical detachment and/or excision of a fold of mucous membrane that attaches the lips or tongue.

________ is placed interproximally to loosen the tooth before forceps are used.

The patient requirements for succesful treatment in removable prosthodontics include: (select all that apply)

Which biopsy is performed by using a small sterile brush to ‘wipe” the surface of the lesion.

What increments are used to measure the length of a canal?

Which forceps would be required for the extraction of tooth #28? 

Bayonet shaped forceps are almost always used to extract ____.

Which instrument would be used to smooth rough margins of the alveolus?