Which of the following statements describes the root planing technique? The instrument grasp is held lightly. The instrument grasp is held firmly. Light vertical, oblique & horizontal strokes. Firm vertical, oblique & horizontal strokes. Long strokes are used. Short strokes are used.

What procedure code would you submit to the insurance company for scaling and root planning?

A patient has a six-millimeter pocket on the mesial of tooth # 19. Tooth # 20 was removed 10 years ago due to an endodontic lesion. As a result of not replacing tooth #20, tooth #19 has tipped forward mesially to contact tooth #21. Scaling and root planing will eliminate the six-millimeter pocket on the mesial surface on tooth #19.

Endoscopes are required in the State of Florida for scaling and root planing procedures. Technique for use of the endoscope is easy to master.

Periodontal healing can be compared to wound healing. Rank the following periodontal components from slowest to fastest healing.

The clinician must be familiar with the location of root concavities. What teeth have root concavities that extend the full length of the root on both proximal surfaces?

After reviewing medical history, taking vitals and gathering assessment data, what should be done next during Cynthia’s maintenance visit with you?

Download the Case Study to answer the following six questions. Exam #2 Case study_1.pdf

This instrument is considered a “finishing” instrument and is the most effective instrument for root planning?

Calculus will often form on this aspect of the maxillary first premolar due to a prominent depression in the cervical 1/3 of the root that extends onto the crown. Which aspect of the maxillary first premolar has this depression?