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Add to cartWhich of the following should not be designated as clinically normal or clinically healthy?
Smooth, soft, and maximal sulcus depth with bleeding when probed.
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Which of the following statements best describes alveolar mucosa?
Moveable tissue, smooth, shiny surface with nonkeratinized, thin epithelium.
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What are the three parts of a probe?
The handle, the angled shank, and the working end.
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True or false? The probe is oriented at the distal line angle for both facial and lingual application with molars and premolars.
Which of the following factors does not affect probe determinations?
What is the purpose of the tension test conducted during a mucogingival examination?
To determine when a pocket extends to or beyond the col area.
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What does the clinical attachment level refer to?
The position of the periodontal attached tissues at the base of a sulcus or pocket.
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Create quizThis set of practice questions is designed to help you prepare for the HESI Dental Hygiene Exam 2. These questions cover various topics related to dental hygiene, including periodontal assessment, radiographs, power toothbrushes, and polishing. Each question is followed by the correct answer for your reference.
32 questions
Nederlands
03-20-2024
Which of the following should not be designated as clinically normal or clinically healthy?
Smooth, soft, and maximal sulcus depth with bleeding when probed.Which of the following statements best describes alveolar mucosa?
Moveable tissue, smooth, shiny surface with nonkeratinized, thin epithelium.What is a pocket?
A diseased gingival sulcus.What are the three parts of a probe?
The handle, the angled shank, and the working end.True or false? The probe is oriented at the distal line angle for both facial and lingual application with molars and premolars.
True.Which of the following factors does not affect probe determinations?
Patient age.What is the purpose of the tension test conducted during a mucogingival examination?
To determine when a pocket extends to or beyond the col area.What does the clinical attachment level refer to?
The position of the periodontal attached tissues at the base of a sulcus or pocket.Which of the following is not a possible problem when placing the probe?
True or false? The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
What is the periodontium?
What technique is used with the periodontal probe?
True or false? Subgingival calculus usually appears lighter than supragingival calculus.
Where is the measurement of the probing depth made?
Why would a dental hygienist dry supragingival calculus with an air syringe?
What can be expected with an explorer tip that is sharp and tapered?
What is attachment level?
If the pocket depth is measured at 5 mm and the recession is measured at 2 mm, what is the correct clinical attachment loss?
What should be included in chart notations for accurate periodontal disease and risk management?
What is the rationale for walking the periodontal probe subgingivally in 1-mm increments during periodontal probing?
Which of the following is not a radiographically evident sign of periodontal breakdown?
Which of the following is not part of a comprehensive periodontal assessment?
True or false? Radiographs confirm but do not always accurately detect or reveal furcation involvement.
True or false? Local risk factors increase the likelihood of associated periodontal inflammation due to plaque biofilm retention.
What is the term for a pseudopocket or gingival pocket?
Which of the following indicates a healthy periodontium?
Which type of radiographs provide a more accurate representation of the height of crestal bone?
True or false? Widening or thickening of the PDL space on periapical radiographs may be an indication of disease.
True or false? Radiographs have very limited value for calculus detection.
True or false? Some proximal overhanging margins may be seen on radiographs, and the use of an explorer is necessary to detect irregular margins that do not reveal irregularities in the radiographs.
Which of the following is not true regarding power toothbrushes?
Where are microorganisms in saliva typically the same as those found?