This instrument allows the operator to guide the ligature tie once cut and twisted to position under the arch wire or bracket.

Ms. Lucas has a single endosteal implant and has peri-implant gingivitis due to bacteria plaque.  Dr. has told her that she needs to improve her home care in order to prevent tissue around the implant from becoming inflamed and will send you in to review with her methods to maintain the apparatus and suggest the appropriate home care devices.  To answer this question – you need to respond as if you are speaking directly to the patient.

The archwire is positioned on the dental arch before the __________.

The picture demonstrates which Angle’s classification of occlusion: 

Applying a force on particular teeth in orthodontic treatment may cause compression on the periodontal membrane on the opposite side of those teeth, activating the ___________.

Temporary crowns are held into place with:

The surgical procedure that a general dentist most commonly performs is:

What is the definition of crowding?

The maxillary final impression for a maxillary denture must include: (select all that apply)

The replacement of a missing part by an artificial part is called a ___________.