Deck 12: Hygiene Instruments

Question 1

Identify the scaler that is referred to as a "power scaler."

A)Universal curette
B)Ultrasonic scaling unit
C)Area-specific curette-anterior
D)Mini extended area-specific curette
E)Extended area-specific curette-After Five design

Answer 1

Ultrasonic scaling unit

Question 2

The use of an India stone should be preceded by the use of an Arkansas or ceramic stone.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Identify the type of curette on which the terminal shank is 3 mm longer than that of the standard area-specific curette to allow removal of deposits at 5 mm or deeper.

A)Extended area-specific curette-After Five design
B)Mini extended area-specific curette
C)Universal curette
D)Implant scaler
E)Sickle scaler

Answer 3

Extended area-specific curette-After Five design

Question 4

Which of the following ultrasonic scaler tips features water delivered directly from the base of the tip?

A)Supragingival
B)Subgingival
C)Furcation
D)Universal

Question 5

Identify a type of scaler used to remove large amounts of deposits from supragingival surfaces. This type has a long, straight shank and a straight blade with two cutting edges that ends in a sharp point.

A)Sickle scaler
B)Chisel scaler
C)Implant scaler
D)Area-specific curette

Question 6

Ultra-high frequency sound waves convert mechanical energy into vibrations for the ultrasonic scaler.

Question 7

Name the type of scaler used to remove deposits and stain from implant areas.

A)Universal curette
B)Implant scaler
C)Chisel scaler
D)Sickle scaler

Question 8

Identify the curette that is specifically designed for narrow roots, pockets, or furcations and that is used to scale in deep periodontal pockets of 5 mm.

A)Universal curette
B)Area-specific curette-anterior
C)Area-specific curette-posterior
D)Mini extended area-specific curette

Question 9

Which curette would be most suitable for scaling and removing deposits from deep periodontal pockets (5 mm or deeper) on the posterior teeth?

A)Mini extended area-specific curette-posterior
B)Extended area-specific curette-posterior
C)Area specific curette
D)Curved sickle scaler
E)Universal curette

Question 10

Identify a type of curette used to remove deposits from subgingival surfaces. This type has a blade angled at 70 degrees to a standard-length lower shank and is designed to adapt to specific teeth, such as premolars and molars.

A)Area-specific curette-posterior
B)Area-specific curette-anterior
C)Mini extended area-specific curette
D)Extended area-specific curette-After Five design

Question 11

Identify a type of curette used to remove deposits from subgingival surfaces; this type has a blade angled at 70 degrees to the lower shank and is designed to adapt to specific teeth, such as centrals, laterals, and cuspids.

A)Area-specific curette-posterior
B)Area-specific curette-anterior
C)Mini extended area-specific curette
D)Extended area-specific curette-After Five design

Question 12

How would an instrument sharpening stone be cared for?

A)Sterilize after each patient use.
B)Place on a scaling/root planning tray set-up.
C)Lubricate with oil or water per manufacturer's directions prior to use.
D)All of the above are correct.

Question 13

Which sharpening stone is used to sharpen scalers and curettes?

A)India stone
B)Arkansas stone
C)Ceramic stone
D)All of the above are correct.
E)Only B and C are correct.

Question 14

Identify the type of curette used to scale supragingival and subgingival surfaces. This instrument has two parallel cutting edges and a rounded toe, and the blade is angled 90 degrees to the lower shank.

A)Universal curette
B)Area-specific curette-posterior
C)Area-specific curette-anterior
D)Mini extended area-specific curette
E)Extended area-specific curette-After Five design

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a subgingival ultrasonic instrument tip?

A)Furcation design
B)After Five design
C)Supragingival design
D)All of the above are correct.