Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
1. A rest used to stabilize the clinician's dominant hand by placing the pad of the ring finger on a
tooth near to the tooth to be instrumented is termed a(n) _____.
A. intraoral fulcrum
B. extraoral fulcrum
C. advanced fulcrum
D. finger assist fulcrum
Answer: A
Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
2. Advanced fulcruming techniques work well for clinicians who cannot master the standard
intraoral fulcruming techniques. Advanced fulcruming techniques work well when the clinician
is removing supragingival calculus deposits from the crown of a tooth.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: B
Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
3. Advanced fulcrums should be used selectively in areas of limited access. Advanced
fulcruming techniques are not intended to replace the standard intraoral fulcrum.
A. Both statements are true.
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, B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: A
Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
4. Advanced fulcrums require a greater degree of muscle coordination and instrumentation skill
to achieve calculus removal. Advanced fulcrums virtually eliminate the risk that the clinician
could accidentally stick a finger with the cutting edge of an instrument.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: C
Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
5. Advanced fulcruming techniques increase tactile information to the clinician's fingers.
Advanced fulcruming techniques facilitate access to the maxillary second and third molars.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: D
Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
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1. A rest used to stabilize the clinician's dominant hand by placing the pad of the ring finger on a
tooth near to the tooth to be instrumented is termed a(n) _____.
A. intraoral fulcrum
B. extraoral fulcrum
C. advanced fulcrum
D. finger assist fulcrum
Answer: A
Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
2. Advanced fulcruming techniques work well for clinicians who cannot master the standard
intraoral fulcruming techniques. Advanced fulcruming techniques work well when the clinician
is removing supragingival calculus deposits from the crown of a tooth.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: B
Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
3. Advanced fulcrums should be used selectively in areas of limited access. Advanced
fulcruming techniques are not intended to replace the standard intraoral fulcrum.
A. Both statements are true.
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, B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: A
Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
4. Advanced fulcrums require a greater degree of muscle coordination and instrumentation skill
to achieve calculus removal. Advanced fulcrums virtually eliminate the risk that the clinician
could accidentally stick a finger with the cutting edge of an instrument.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: C
Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
5. Advanced fulcruming techniques increase tactile information to the clinician's fingers.
Advanced fulcruming techniques facilitate access to the maxillary second and third molars.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: D
Subject: Module 21: Advanced Techniques for Root Instrumentation
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