Files
This instrument is used to crush or roughen heavy calculus deposits before removal
What is periodontal file?
What is the purpose of the Tell–Touch–Do method during patient care?
Explain and demonstrate every step before performing it
A patient with a class II furcation on tooth #3 and #31 would be classified as which periodontal stage?
What is periodontal stage III
This is the most common type of sleep apnea, caused by a collapse of the airway during sleep.
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
The specific type of bone loss caused by excessive occlusal forces, such as from bruxism, on a tooth with healthy periodontal support?
What is Vertical Bone loss
The face of a periodontal file contains multiple of these at at 90- to 105-degree angle to the base.
What are cutting edges?
Name one adaptive brushing aid
Wide handle, textured grip, or audible timer
What type of cementum is the first to be formed, and covers the cervical third of the root?
What is acellular?
This sleep disorder causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to daytime fatigue and poor oxygen levels.
What is sleep apnea?
The type types of local anesthetic that can be used on pregnant patients if absolutely required.
What is lidocaine and prilocaine?
The file of choice after burnishing calculus on the buccal of tooth #30.
What is file #3/7
What environmental change improves communication and safety in the operatory?
Reduce clutter
The principle periodontal fiber found in the furcation of multirooted teeth.
What is interradicular fibers?
A dental hygienist may notice this distinct tongue appearance in a patient with possible sleep apnea.
What is a scalloped tongue?
The most common cause of beriberi in the US.
What is alcoholism ?
The back of this part of the periodontal file is rounded to allow subgingival use.
What is the rounded back?
What is a common emotional challenge visually impaired patients face in dental care?
Fear
This type of interradicular fiber group is found on in the furcation of multirooted teeth and helps stabilize tooth in socket.
What is interradicular fiber groups
This device delivers continuous airflow through a mask to keep the airway open during sleep.
What is a CPAP machine?
The most common effect of vitamin A deficiency.
What is night blindness.
What are flat, accessible surfaces?
What brushing method allows the patient to feel correct motion and pressure
Hand-over-hand
The red complex bacteria expected to be found in periodontitis.
What are Tannerella forsythia, Treponema denticola, and Porphyromonas gingivalis?
Untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk for these serious systemic health conditions.
What are heart disease and high blood pressure?
The best senior clinic coordinator.
What is Professor Schram