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sc00by25

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which instrument is used for root planing and removing the soft tissue lining of a periodontal pocket?
 a. Periodontal probe
  b. Curette
  c. Scaler
  d. Periodontal knife

Question 2

Which hand instrument is used to remove subgingival calculus?
 a. Periodontal probe
  b. Curette
  c. Scaler
  d. Periodontal knife


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elizabethrperez

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
RATIONALE: A curette is used for root planing and removing the soft tissue lining of a periodontal pocket.

Answer to Question 2

b
RATIONALE: A curette is used to remove subgingival calculus.


sc00by25

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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