Question 1

The dentist asks for a Sugarman. What instrument would you select?

Accepted Answer

A) Interdental file 
B) Back action hoe 
C) Mesial/distal hoe 
D) Interdental knife--spear point 
A) Interdental file 
B) Back action hoe 
C) Mesial/distal hoe 
D) Interdental knife--spear point A

Question 2

Which instrument is used to remove subgingival and supragingival calculus in a pulling motion?

Accepted Answer

A) Back-action hoe 
B) Periodontal probe 
C) Interdental spear-point knife 
D) Mesial/distal, buccal/lingual hoe 
A) Back-action hoe 
B) Periodontal probe 
C) Interdental spear-point knife 
D) Mesial/distal, buccal/lingual hoe D

Question 3

The dentist asks for a Nabors probe. What is this instrument used for measuring?

Accepted Answer

A) The depth of a periodontal pocket. 
B) The depth of furcation areas. 
C) The level of attachment loss. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) The depth of a periodontal pocket. 
B) The depth of furcation areas. 
C) The level of attachment loss. 
D) All of the above are correct. B

Question 4

The mesial/distal and buccal/lingual hoes are designed to function in posterior locations only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To create a bevel incision for a gingivectomy, the best instrument of choice is

Accepted Answer

A) periodontal knife--spear point. 
B) periodontal knife--kidney shaped. 
A) periodontal knife--spear point. 
B) periodontal knife--kidney shaped.

Question 6

Which surgical instrument is used to remove tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Interdental file. 
B) Interdental knife. 
C) Periodontal scaler. 
D) Periodontal knife. 
A) Interdental file. 
B) Interdental knife. 
C) Periodontal scaler. 
D) Periodontal knife.

Question 7

What is the difference between an anterior hoe, in comparison with a posterior hoe?

Accepted Answer

A) Longer, angled shank. 
B) Shorter, straighter shank. 
C) Longer, straight shank. 
D) Shorter, angled shank. 
A) Longer, angled shank. 
B) Shorter, straighter shank. 
C) Longer, straight shank. 
D) Shorter, angled shank.

Question 8

A periodontal probe has either a flat or a rounded tip.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which angle is associated with an interdental file?

Accepted Answer

A) Curved 
B) Straight 
C) Mesial/distal 
D) Buccal/lingual 
E) All of the above. 
A) Curved 
B) Straight 
C) Mesial/distal 
D) Buccal/lingual 
E) All of the above.

Question 10

Which instrument is used to measure periodontal pocket depth in millimeter increments?

Accepted Answer

A) Tissue forceps 
B) Furcation probe 
C) Millimeter ruler 
D) Periodontal probe 
A) Tissue forceps 
B) Furcation probe 
C) Millimeter ruler 
D) Periodontal probe

Question 11

Which instrument is used for interdental cutting of gingiva and removal of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Periodontal kidney-shaped knife 
B) Interdental spear-point knife 
C) Interdental file 
D) Curette 
A) Periodontal kidney-shaped knife 
B) Interdental spear-point knife 
C) Interdental file 
D) Curette

Question 12

What is the purpose of the Kirkland knife used in periodontal surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) To bevel an incision for gingivectomy. 
B) To mark periodontal pockets. 
C) To cut interdental gingiva. 
A) To bevel an incision for gingivectomy. 
B) To mark periodontal pockets. 
C) To cut interdental gingiva.

Question 13

Which instrument is used to remove bone adjacent to teeth without causing trauma?

Accepted Answer

A) Periodontal kidney-shaped knife 
B) Periodontal spear-point knife 
C) Back-action hoe 
D) Interdental file 
A) Periodontal kidney-shaped knife 
B) Periodontal spear-point knife 
C) Back-action hoe 
D) Interdental file

Question 14

Which instrument is used to crush and remove heavy deposits from subgingival and supragingival interproximal areas?

Accepted Answer

A) Periodontal kidney-shaped knife 
B) Interdental spear-point knife 
C) Back-action hoe 
D) Interdental file 
A) Periodontal kidney-shaped knife 
B) Interdental spear-point knife 
C) Back-action hoe 
D) Interdental file

Question 15

Which instrument is used to measure the horizontal and vertical pocket depths of multirooted teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Periodontal probe 
B) Furcation probe 
C) Millimeter ruler 
D) All of the above 
A) Periodontal probe 
B) Furcation probe 
C) Millimeter ruler 
D) All of the above

Question 16

Select the instruments that would be included on the periodontal surgical tray setup.

Accepted Answer

A) Tissue forceps 
B) Periosteal elevator 
C) High-volume surgical aspirating tip 
D) Disposable irrigating syringe for sterile saline solution 
E) All of the above 
A) Tissue forceps 
B) Periosteal elevator 
C) High-volume surgical aspirating tip 
D) Disposable irrigating syringe for sterile saline solution 
E) All of the above

Question 17

A back-action hoe removes bone adjacent to teeth without causing trauma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the best periodontal instrument to use to remove subgingival and supragingival calculus?

Accepted Answer

A) Buccal/lingual hoe. 
B) Mesial/distal hoe. 
C) Back action hoe. 
D) All of the above 
E) Both A and B. 
A) Buccal/lingual hoe. 
B) Mesial/distal hoe. 
C) Back action hoe. 
D) All of the above 
E) Both A and B.

The dentist asks for a Sugarman. What instrument would you select?

Which instrument is used to remove subgingival and supragingival calculus in a pulling motion?

The dentist asks for a Nabors probe. What is this instrument used for measuring?

The mesial/distal and buccal/lingual hoes are designed to function in posterior locations only.

To create a bevel incision for a gingivectomy, the best instrument of choice is

Which surgical instrument is used to remove tissue?

What is the difference between an anterior hoe, in comparison with a posterior hoe?

A periodontal probe has either a flat or a rounded tip.

Which angle is associated with an interdental file?

Which instrument is used to measure periodontal pocket depth in millimeter increments?

Which instrument is used for interdental cutting of gingiva and removal of tissue?

What is the purpose of the Kirkland knife used in periodontal surgery?

Which instrument is used to remove bone adjacent to teeth without causing trauma?

Which instrument is used to crush and remove heavy deposits from subgingival and supragingival interproximal areas?

Which instrument is used to measure the horizontal and vertical pocket depths of multirooted teeth?

Select the instruments that would be included on the periodontal surgical tray setup.

A back-action hoe removes bone adjacent to teeth without causing trauma.

What is the best periodontal instrument to use to remove subgingival and supragingival calculus?

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Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces

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Amalgam Restorative Instruments

Composite Restorative Instruments

Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments

Endodontic Instruments

Hygiene Instruments

Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays

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Universal Surgical Instruments

Oral Surgery Extraction Instruments

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Exam 16: Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments

The dentist asks for a Sugarman. What instrument would you select?

Which instrument is used to remove subgingival and supragingival calculus in a pulling motion?

The dentist asks for a Nabors probe. What is this instrument used for measuring?

The mesial/distal and buccal/lingual hoes are designed to function in posterior locations only.

To create a bevel incision for a gingivectomy, the best instrument of choice is

Which surgical instrument is used to remove tissue?

What is the difference between an anterior hoe, in comparison with a posterior hoe?

A periodontal probe has either a flat or a rounded tip.

Which angle is associated with an interdental file?

Which instrument is used to measure periodontal pocket depth in millimeter increments?

Which instrument is used for interdental cutting of gingiva and removal of tissue?

What is the purpose of the Kirkland knife used in periodontal surgery?

Which instrument is used to remove bone adjacent to teeth without causing trauma?

Which instrument is used to crush and remove heavy deposits from subgingival and supragingival interproximal areas?

Which instrument is used to measure the horizontal and vertical pocket depths of multirooted teeth?

Select the instruments that would be included on the periodontal surgical tray setup.

A back-action hoe removes bone adjacent to teeth without causing trauma.

What is the best periodontal instrument to use to remove subgingival and supragingival calculus?

Basic Dental Instruments

Enamel Cutting Instruments

Local Anesthetic Syringecomponents and Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip, and Dental Unit

Dental Handpieces

Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces

Dental Dam Instruments

Amalgam Restorative Instruments

Composite Restorative Instruments

Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments

Endodontic Instruments

Hygiene Instruments

Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays

Orthodontic Instruments

Universal Surgical Instruments

Oral Surgery Extraction Instruments

Sterilization Equipment

Dental Materials Equipment

Dental Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment

Vital Signs and Beyond

Filters