Power Assisted Scaling

Question 1

The same technique is used with sonic scalers as with ultrasonic scalers. Sonic scalers vibrate and clean ___________ and produce less….

Answer 1

Slower
Heat and damage

Question 2

Rotary scalers are not recommended bc…

Answer 2

They cause tooth damage

Question 3

Purpose of periodontal probing

Answer 3

Locate subgingival pockets

Question 4

2 techniques to probing

Answer 4

1. Parallel to the long axis of the tooth
2. 4 sites

Question 5

Normal pocket depth for dogs

Answer 5

Less than or equal to 4 mm

Question 6

Normal pocket depth for small dogs

Answer 6

Less than or equal to 2 mm

Question 7

Normal pocket depth for cats

Answer 7

Less than or equal to 1mm

Question 8

What is the third step of the cleaning procedure

Answer 8

Periodontal probing

Question 9

During the third step of the cleaning procedure (periodontal probing) what do you do after locating subgingival pockets

Answer 9

Charting

Question 10

During the third step of the cleaning procedure (periodontal probing) after locating subgingival pockets, you chart. What is charting

Answer 10

Documentation of disease and therapy for each tooth