Subject: Module 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
1. Which of the following is an accurate description of biofilm management?
A. Biofilm management is part of preventive therapy only.
B. Biofilm management is the control of the bacterial challenge to the patient.
C. Biofilms are not resistant to topical chemical control.
D. Infrequent mechanical removal of plaque biofilm is part of successful nonsurgical periodontal
therapy.
Answer: B
Subject: Module 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
2. Research shows that periodontal maintenance should be performed every 3 months or less for
removal of pathogens. Patients have daily responsibility to disrupt plaque biofilm.
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: A
Subject: Module 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
3. Sodium bicarbonate powder is characterized by all of the following except:
A. Larger particles
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, B. Contraindicated for patients on sodium-restricted diets
C. Recommended for root surfaces
D. Can be used for stain removal on enamel surfaces
Answer: C
Subject: Module 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
4. The most common powder used for conventional air polishing is glycine powder. Glycine
powder is an excellent choice for subgingival biofilm removal.
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 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
5. A rare condition that results from accidental collection of air in the soft tissues is known as
_____.
A. obstructive pulmonary disease
B. iatrogenic facial emphysema
C. Addison's disease
D. metabolic alkalosis
Answer: B
Subject: Module 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
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1. Which of the following is an accurate description of biofilm management?
A. Biofilm management is part of preventive therapy only.
B. Biofilm management is the control of the bacterial challenge to the patient.
C. Biofilms are not resistant to topical chemical control.
D. Infrequent mechanical removal of plaque biofilm is part of successful nonsurgical periodontal
therapy.
Answer: B
Subject: Module 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
2. Research shows that periodontal maintenance should be performed every 3 months or less for
removal of pathogens. Patients have daily responsibility to disrupt plaque biofilm.
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: A
Subject: Module 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
3. Sodium bicarbonate powder is characterized by all of the following except:
A. Larger particles
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, B. Contraindicated for patients on sodium-restricted diets
C. Recommended for root surfaces
D. Can be used for stain removal on enamel surfaces
Answer: C
Subject: Module 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
4. The most common powder used for conventional air polishing is glycine powder. Glycine
powder is an excellent choice for subgingival biofilm removal.
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 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
5. A rare condition that results from accidental collection of air in the soft tissues is known as
_____.
A. obstructive pulmonary disease
B. iatrogenic facial emphysema
C. Addison's disease
D. metabolic alkalosis
Answer: B
Subject: Module 27: Air Polishing for Biofilm Management and Stain Removal
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