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yoooooman

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Removing deposits from above and just slightly below the gingival margins is termed ____________.
 a. routine prophylaxis
  b. periodontal scaling
  c. polishing
  d. none of the above

Question 2

Which instrument is used to mark the outside of the periodontal pocket?
 a. Orban knife
  b. Electrosurgical probe
  c. Pocket markers
  d. None of the above



sarajane1989

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Answer to Question 1

a
RATIONALE: Removing deposits from above and just slightly below the gingival margins is termed routine prophylaxis.

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: Pocket markers will leave small pinpoint markings on the outside of the periodontal pocket.



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