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maegan_martin

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Which instrument(s) could be used to excise gingival tissue?
 a. Electrosurgery probe
  b. Bard-Parker scalpel
  c. Periodontal knives
  d. All of the above

Question 2

The surgical removal of diseased gingival tissue that forms the periodontal pocket is ____________.
 a. gingivoplasty
  b. gingivectomy
  c. periodontal flap surgery
  d. ostectomy



l.stuut

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Answer to Question 1

d
RATIONALE: The electrosurgery probe, Bard-Parker scalpel, and periodontal knives could be used to excise gingival tissue.

Answer to Question 2

b
RATIONALE: The surgical removal of diseased gingival tissue that forms the periodontal pocket is gingivectomy.



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