The appropriate mechanism of action for a magnetostrictive device is:
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From the list below, select the cause(s) of a hot handpiece…
From the list below, select the cause(s) of a hot handpiece while scaling with a magnetostrictive scaling device. 1. distorted insert stack 2. trapped air bubble in handpiece 3. inadequate volume flow of water 4. power setting is too high
A system such as ORA, which facilitates the inclusion of mul…
A system such as ORA, which facilitates the inclusion of multiple aspects of patient information in a concise and structured manner can be used to:
In most cases, the active tip area of a piezoelectric instru…
In most cases, the active tip area of a piezoelectric instrument tip vibrates in a (an) _____________ pattern.
The function of the water that exits near the tip of an ultr…
The function of the water that exits near the tip of an ultrasonic instrument is:
Appointment scheduling should accommodate the patient’s:
Appointment scheduling should accommodate the patient’s:
All of the following adjunctive antimicorbials contain an an…
All of the following adjunctive antimicorbials contain an antibiotic EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
The water flowing through a powered instrument tip forms tin…
The water flowing through a powered instrument tip forms tiny bubbles that collapse, producing shock waves that destroy bacteria by tearing the bacterial cell walls. This mechanism of action is termed;
If an instrument working-end breaks during use in the mouth,…
If an instrument working-end breaks during use in the mouth, a quick-thinking clinician will use a suction tip to remove the metal fragment from the mouth. It is important to inform the patient immediately if a working- end breaks during use in the mouth.
The objective of instrument sharpening is to restore blade s…
The objective of instrument sharpening is to restore blade sharpness. Which clinical outcome is true as a result of a sharp instrument blade?