instrumentation principles

Which of the following is an example of a periodontal probe?

• Periodontal curette

• b) Gracey curette

• c) UNC-15 probe

• d) Dental scaler

What is the purpose of a periodontal probe?

• a) To remove calculus from the root surface

• b) To measure the depth of the periodontal pocket

• c) To clean the teeth

• d) To polish the teeth

Which of the following instruments is used to smooth the root surface after scaling and root planing?

• a)Periodontal probe

• b) Dental scaler

• c) Gracey curette

• d) Ultrasonic scaler

Which of the following is an example of a periodontal surgical instrument?

• a)Dental mirror

• b) Sickle scaler

• c) Surgical curette

• d) Explorer

Which of the following techniques is used to determine the amount of plaque on the teeth?

• A. Saliva testing

• B. Disclosing solution

• C. Radiographic imaging

• D. Periodontal probing