GENERAL CHAIRSIDE

Which of the following describes the best way to remain approachable to an anxious patient? - Correct Answer Encourage questions An excavator, hoe, chisel, hatchet and gingival margin trimmer are examples of - Correct Answer Hand Cutting Instruments Which of the following polishing abrasives would be the best choice for cleaning a heavily stained tooth? - Correct Answer Silex To control swelling in the first 24 hours after a surgical procedure, the patient should be advised to - Correct...

Which is the chronic demyelinating disease of the central nervous system characterized by progressive disability? - ANSWER-Multiple sclerosis The primary step in preventing a medical emergency is to be certain the patient has __________ before treatment has begun. - ANSWER-completed and updated his or her medical history The purpose of calcium hydroxide in a cavity preparation is to: - ANSWER-help the formation of reparative dentin Plaster of Paris and dental stone are examples of: - AN...

In which situation is nitroglycerin placed under the tongue of a patient? - ANSWER-angina The procedure performed to remove subgingival calculus and to remove necrotic tissue from the periodontal pocket is referred to as: - ANSWER-gingival curettage The surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues is called: - ANSWER-gingivectomy A reproduction of an individual tooth on which a wax pattern may be constructed for a cast crown is a/an: - ANSWER-die Which food can be compared to a reve...

In what area is a block injection given? - ANSWER-trigeminal nerve What is alveolitis more commonly called? - ANSWER-dry socket While perio charting, the chairside assistant charts conditions involving the soft tissues as well as pocket readings. What class indicates moderate mobility? - ANSWER-Class II When is endodontic treatment not suggested? - ANSWER-when diagnosis is reversible pulpitis What is the instrument called that is used to contour alveolar bone to eliminate sharp edges...