Mrs. Blender is a 45-year-old patient that presents to the S…

Mrs. Blender is a 45-year-old patient that presents to the SOD hygiene clinic for her 4-month periodontal maintenance appointment. Below is the updated periodontal chart from the appointment. Which of the following ultrasonic inserts would be best indicated for teeth #2 and 3?

Case 1: Questions 8 and 9.   A 22-year-old male has complete…

Case 1: Questions 8 and 9.   A 22-year-old male has completed dental implant therapy. Years ago, during a high school baseball game, he was hit in the face with a ball fracturing #6-#11. Both #6 and #11 were restored with endodontic treatment, cores, and crowns; however, #8 and #9 were nonrestorable.    Due to his age (17 years old) at the time of injury, he was not a candidate for dental implants and had a removable prostheses to replace #8 and #9. At age 20 (2018) he completed implant therapy and has two cement retained anteriors implants.   TAt his dental hygiene prophylaxis visit today, you completed medical history, head and neck examination, periodontal charting, 1 PA of #8 and #9 and four bitewing radiographs.   

Which of the following are correct assessments or treatments…

Which of the following are correct assessments or treatments as it related to dental implants. A. Probing depths should be assessed during the first three months of implant placement.B. Air flow with glycine powder (air polishing)C. Radiographic interpretation can be used to assess the success or failure of an implant.