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A pulpotomy and stainless steel crown can be done without anesthetic
when completed
with a laser.
A frenectomy done with a laser requires sutures.
a. True, True
b. True, False
c. False, False
d. False, True - ANSWERS-b. True, False
Using a soft tissue laser for a frenectomy is a better option for your
patient because
a. There's a minimal bleeding if a laser is used
b. Sutures can be placed immediately if a laser is used
c. The patient will heal faster if a laser is used
d. Both A & C - ANSWERS-d. Both A & C
An orthodontist may refer a patient to a periodontist that uses a laser for:
a. Uncovering of unerupted teeth
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b. Extraction of erupted supernumerary teeth
c. Bracket removal
d. All of the above - ANSWERS-a. Uncovering of unerupted teeth
(Halket would do all of these as a periodontist but mainly A & B)
The AAPD recognizes the use of lasers as a(n) _______ and ________
method of providing soft and hard tissue dental procedures for infants,
children, adolescents, and persons with special care needs
a. Mandatory, standard
b. Alternative, complementary
c. Professional, skilled
d. Absolute, required - ANSWERS-b. Alternative, complementary
All of the following can be done using an Er:Yag laser EXCEPT
a. Permanent tooth uncovering
b. Infant lingual frenectomy
c. Debonding ceramic brackets
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d. Weld a metal arm on an orthodontic appliance → Nd:YAG does this -
ANSWERS-d. Weld a metal arm on an orthodontic appliance →
Nd:YAG does this
An 8 year old patient comes into your office for the first time. The
mother explains that the child has had terrible anxiety when it comes to
visiting the dentist and will put up a fight as soon as she sees the needle
for the local anesthesia. What would you recommend?
a. Hide the needle from the child and do not warn them before injecting
b. Turn down the patient, as there is no way you can help solve their
concerns
c. Let the mother know that laser treatment reduces the need of injected
local anesthesia
d. Ensure the mother and child that you are a skilled clinician, so the
injection won't even hurt - ANSWERS-c. Let the mother know that laser
treatment reduces the need of injected local anesthesia
Which of these is NOT one of the general indications that
photobiomodulation is typically used for?
a. Promotion of wound healing
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A pulpotomy and stainless steel crown can be done without anesthetic
when completed
with a laser.
A frenectomy done with a laser requires sutures.
a. True, True
b. True, False
c. False, False
d. False, True - ANSWERS-b. True, False
Using a soft tissue laser for a frenectomy is a better option for your
patient because
a. There's a minimal bleeding if a laser is used
b. Sutures can be placed immediately if a laser is used
c. The patient will heal faster if a laser is used
d. Both A & C - ANSWERS-d. Both A & C
An orthodontist may refer a patient to a periodontist that uses a laser for:
a. Uncovering of unerupted teeth
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b. Extraction of erupted supernumerary teeth
c. Bracket removal
d. All of the above - ANSWERS-a. Uncovering of unerupted teeth
(Halket would do all of these as a periodontist but mainly A & B)
The AAPD recognizes the use of lasers as a(n) _______ and ________
method of providing soft and hard tissue dental procedures for infants,
children, adolescents, and persons with special care needs
a. Mandatory, standard
b. Alternative, complementary
c. Professional, skilled
d. Absolute, required - ANSWERS-b. Alternative, complementary
All of the following can be done using an Er:Yag laser EXCEPT
a. Permanent tooth uncovering
b. Infant lingual frenectomy
c. Debonding ceramic brackets
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d. Weld a metal arm on an orthodontic appliance → Nd:YAG does this -
ANSWERS-d. Weld a metal arm on an orthodontic appliance →
Nd:YAG does this
An 8 year old patient comes into your office for the first time. The
mother explains that the child has had terrible anxiety when it comes to
visiting the dentist and will put up a fight as soon as she sees the needle
for the local anesthesia. What would you recommend?
a. Hide the needle from the child and do not warn them before injecting
b. Turn down the patient, as there is no way you can help solve their
concerns
c. Let the mother know that laser treatment reduces the need of injected
local anesthesia
d. Ensure the mother and child that you are a skilled clinician, so the
injection won't even hurt - ANSWERS-c. Let the mother know that laser
treatment reduces the need of injected local anesthesia
Which of these is NOT one of the general indications that
photobiomodulation is typically used for?
a. Promotion of wound healing
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