Author Question: Place the steps of a scaling, curettage, and polishing appointment in order. 1 . Polish the teeth ... (Read 61 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Place the steps of a scaling, curettage, and polishing appointment in order.
1 . Polish the teeth with prophy paste
2 . Examine the oral cavity
3 . Use scalers and curettes
4 . Floss and rinse the mouth
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 4, 1, 3, 2
c. 2, 3, 1, 4
d. 2, 1, 3, 4

Question 2

Removing the subgingival deposits, smoothing the root surface, and removing irritants from deep pockets is termed ____________.
a. routine prophylaxis
b. periodontal scaling
c. polishing
d. none of the above

ASDFGJLO · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c
RATIONALE: The steps of a scaling, curettage, and polishing appointment are: - Examine the oral cavity - Use scalers and curettes - Polish the teeth with prophy paste - Floss the mouth

Answer to Question 2

b
RATIONALE: Removing the subgingival deposits, smoothing the root surface, and removing irritants from deep pockets is termed periodontal scaling.