The probing depth of the facial aspect of a maxillary first molar is 2 mm.  The tooth has 3 mm of tissue recession on the facial. What is the clinical attachment level of the facial of this tooth?

Measures focused on the prevention of root caries for the elderly include: 

Martha is unable to remove calculus deposits from the maxillary right posterior sextant.  The medium-size deposits are located 3mm beneath the gingival margin and Martha is using her universal curet.  She is beginning to wonder if the cutting edges on the universal curet are dull.  How can she evaluate the sharpness of the instrument? 

All of the following are true of sharpened instruments, EXCEPT one.  Which is the EXCEPTION? 

Slim/thin style ultrasonic tips are the BEST choice for which kinds of deposits? 

Predict which hormone would produce more lasting cellular effect:

Factors outside the oral cavity that place the elderly at risk for dental problems include: 

Case G  case study question:  All of the following regimens may help this client’s sensitivity on tooth #7 EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

A single base substitution mutation is likely to have a less deleterious effect when the base change exhibits which one of the following results?

All of the following are effects of periodontal pocket lavage by an ultrasonic scaler, EXCEPT one.  Which one is the EXCEPTION?