Subject: Module 12: Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique
1. Which of the following is a function of the instrument seen in the drawing below?
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A. Removal of light calculus deposits--
B. Measuring pocket depths--
C. Detecting subgingival decay on root surfaces--
D. Removal of heavy calculus deposits--
Answer: B
Subject: Module 12: Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique
2. The millimeter markings on periodontal probes may be indicated by indentations in the metal,
colored indentations, or colored bands. The millimeter marks on all color-coded probes are
placed at 3, 6, 9, and 12 mm.
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 12: Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique
3. A calibrated periodontal probe is marked in millimeter intervals. Each millimeter increment
(from 1 to 12 mm) is indicated on the working-end of all calibrated probes.
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, 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 12: Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique
4. Which of the following describes a gingival sulcus?
A. The space between the free gingiva and the tooth surface
B. Part of the gingiva tightly connected to the cementum
C. Portion of the gingiva that fills the area between two adjacent teeth
D. The part of the gingiva that is dark red with a shiny surface
Answer: A
Subject: Module 12: Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique
5. Beulah has inserted a periodontal probe to the base of a sulcus. Which of the following tissues
forms the base of a clinically normal gingival sulcus?
A. Mucogingival junction
B. Interdental gingival
C. Interdental col
D. Junctional epithelium
Answer: D
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1. Which of the following is a function of the instrument seen in the drawing below?
--
A. Removal of light calculus deposits--
B. Measuring pocket depths--
C. Detecting subgingival decay on root surfaces--
D. Removal of heavy calculus deposits--
Answer: B
Subject: Module 12: Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique
2. The millimeter markings on periodontal probes may be indicated by indentations in the metal,
colored indentations, or colored bands. The millimeter marks on all color-coded probes are
placed at 3, 6, 9, and 12 mm.
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 12: Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique
3. A calibrated periodontal probe is marked in millimeter intervals. Each millimeter increment
(from 1 to 12 mm) is indicated on the working-end of all calibrated probes.
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, 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 12: Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique
4. Which of the following describes a gingival sulcus?
A. The space between the free gingiva and the tooth surface
B. Part of the gingiva tightly connected to the cementum
C. Portion of the gingiva that fills the area between two adjacent teeth
D. The part of the gingiva that is dark red with a shiny surface
Answer: A
Subject: Module 12: Periodontal Probes and Basic Probing Technique
5. Beulah has inserted a periodontal probe to the base of a sulcus. Which of the following tissues
forms the base of a clinically normal gingival sulcus?
A. Mucogingival junction
B. Interdental gingival
C. Interdental col
D. Junctional epithelium
Answer: D
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