Subject: Module 17: Universal Curets
1. Which of the following are design characteristics of a universal curet?
1) Face is perpendicular to the lower shank
2) Face off set at 70 to 80 degrees to lower shank
3) One cutting edge per working-end
4) Two cutting edges per working-end
A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 2 and 4
Answer: B
Subject: Module 17: Universal Curets
2. Winthrop is getting ready to remove medium-sized subgingival calculus deposits from the
posterior teeth. Winthrop's calculus removal will be most successful if he selects a universal
curet with which of the following design characteristics?
A. A triangular cross section
B. A rounded back
C. One cutting edge per working-end
D. A short, complex functional shank design
Answer: B
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3. Alma wants to select the correct working-end of a double-ended universal curet for a posterior
sextant. What visual clue should she look for to select the correct end?
A. Lower shank should be parallel to the distal surface
B. Lower shank should extend across the facial surface
C. Lower shank should be tilted slightly toward the distal surface
D. Lower shank should be longer than height of the crown
Answer: A
Subject: Module 17: Universal Curets
4. Greg wants to remove a medium-sized calculus deposit located approximately 5 mm below
the gingival margin. Greg's efforts will be most successful if he selects a universal curet with
which of the following design characteristics?
A. A rounded back
B. Face perpendicular to the lower shank
C. Long lower shank length
D. A long working-end (long cutting edges)
Answer: C
Subject: Module 17: Universal Curets
5. Janel wants to remove a large ledge of supragingival calculus. Which of the following
instruments would be her best choice?
A. Explorer
B. Sickle scaler
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1. Which of the following are design characteristics of a universal curet?
1) Face is perpendicular to the lower shank
2) Face off set at 70 to 80 degrees to lower shank
3) One cutting edge per working-end
4) Two cutting edges per working-end
A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 2 and 4
Answer: B
Subject: Module 17: Universal Curets
2. Winthrop is getting ready to remove medium-sized subgingival calculus deposits from the
posterior teeth. Winthrop's calculus removal will be most successful if he selects a universal
curet with which of the following design characteristics?
A. A triangular cross section
B. A rounded back
C. One cutting edge per working-end
D. A short, complex functional shank design
Answer: B
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, Subject: Module 17: Universal Curets
3. Alma wants to select the correct working-end of a double-ended universal curet for a posterior
sextant. What visual clue should she look for to select the correct end?
A. Lower shank should be parallel to the distal surface
B. Lower shank should extend across the facial surface
C. Lower shank should be tilted slightly toward the distal surface
D. Lower shank should be longer than height of the crown
Answer: A
Subject: Module 17: Universal Curets
4. Greg wants to remove a medium-sized calculus deposit located approximately 5 mm below
the gingival margin. Greg's efforts will be most successful if he selects a universal curet with
which of the following design characteristics?
A. A rounded back
B. Face perpendicular to the lower shank
C. Long lower shank length
D. A long working-end (long cutting edges)
Answer: C
Subject: Module 17: Universal Curets
5. Janel wants to remove a large ledge of supragingival calculus. Which of the following
instruments would be her best choice?
A. Explorer
B. Sickle scaler
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