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j.rubin

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Gingival bleeding is a minor indicator of inflammation.
 a. True
  b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

When are dental sealants used as a preventive approach?
 a. On areas that have early cavitated carious lesions.
  b. To prevent decay in teeth with deep pits and fissures.
  c. Sealing an amalgam resin.
  d. To prevent a crown from lifting.


Heffejeff

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

False
RATIONALE: Gingival bleeding is an indicator of periodontal disease.

Answer to Question 2

a, b
RATIONALE: Dental sealants (also known as pit and fissure sealants) are recognized as an effective means to prevent cavities and to prevent the initiation and progression of early carious lesions.


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