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When adapted appropriately, thin ultrasonic tips provide excellent opportunities for access to root concavities and furcation areas.  The fluid lavage produced by ultrasonic instruments will disrupt unattached subgingival bacterial plaque from the sulcus or pocket space. 

Synopsis Gender: Female Blood pressure: 120/78 Height 5’5″ Pulse rate: 72 Case G- Questions 7 & 8 Weight: 115 lbs Respiratory: 16 Medical History:  Client notes that she has rheumatoid arthritis and that it is difficult to manipulate small objects with her hands Social History: The client currently works full-time as a secretary at a university Medications: None Dental History:  The client had periodontal surgery 4 years ago.  Since then she has lost 3 teeth– #8, 12 and 13.  Several composite fillings are present Supplemental Dental Findings: There are areas of furcation noted on the dental chart. The RDH notes the client has minor apthous ulcers.    

Which one of the following is NOT a general principle of instrument sharpening?

Airbrasive polishers are recommended for use on exposed cementum and dentin surfaces.  The use of airbrasive polishers should be avoided for a client with respiratory disease or condition that limits breathing. 

To determine whether there is furcation involvement in the maxillary left first permanent molar, it is necessary to probe the:

Which of the following options is MOST appropriate for a patient experiencing severe dentinal hypersensitivity during instrumentation at the prophylaxis appointment? 

All of the following EXCEPT which one can cause harm to the tooth during ultrasonic instrumentation? 

All the following are characteristics of teeth observed with dentinal hypersensitivity EXCEPT one.  Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Attitudes that reflect strong cultural preferences, stereosypes and prejudices are not major barriers in the communication process.  These types of clients and practioner attitudes enhance the process of care.  

When the treatment plan for a periodontal patient calls for two appointments of scaling and root planning, it is better to: