Clinic Quiz IV

Which brushing technique requires the filaments to be directed at a 45 degree angle to the long axis of the tooth?

• Bass/Sucular

• Stillman

• Charters

• Rolling Stroke

Which interdental device would you recommend to a patient that has large embrasure spaces?

• End tuft brush

• Woodstick

• Dental floss

• Tongue Cleaner

The following are all used for tooth sensitivity reduction EXCEPT:

• Potassium Nitrate

• Stabilized stannous fluoride

• Hydrogen Peroxide

• Arginine

Answer explanation

Hydrogen Peroxide is used for teeth whitening.

A patient comes into the office and has a very bad case of gingivitis. You offer them a toothpaste that has _______ to help them with their issue.

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Triclosan

• Arginine

• Fluoride

What can cause staining of used for more than 10-14 days?

• Lidocaine

• Fluoride

• Agar

• Chlorhexidine

What is the CPS of a Piezoelectric?

• 25,000 - 50,000

• 18,000 - 45,000

• 2000 - 6500

• 100,000

The power of calculus removal is concentrated in the terminal ______ of the tip.

• 1-3 mm

• 2-4 mm

• 5-6 mm

• Only 3 mm

Which instrument has a rounded toe, rounded back, AND can ONLY be used in certain areas of the mouth?

• Nevi

• H6/H7

• Barnhart 5/6

• Gracey 15/16

All of the following are contraindications for rubber cup polishing EXCEPT :

• Caries

• Too much plaque

• Amalgam Restorations

• Exposed Root Surfaces

Which of the following is a contraindication to using Nitrous Oxide?

• Pregnancy (First Trimester)

• Gag reflex

• Slightly anxious patient

• Hyperactive child