All of the following oral conditions EXCEPT one are contraindications for use of an ultrasonic scaler.  Patients with which one of the following conditions CAN be treated using an ultrasonic scaler?

When probing the proximal (e.g. mesial or distal) sulcus from the buccal aspect of a molar, the probe should be:  ex 2 contact fin(1).PNG (The picture may be a helpful aid but is not necessary to answer the question)

Case #2 – Your patient is a 21-year-old male presenting for an appointment 16 months after his last appointment. He has no significant findings on his health history. He has sealants on all of his first molars and a veneer on tooth #9. There is a grayish ‘shadow’ to the occlusal surface of #31 and obvious cavitation to the occlusal of #18. You note generalized heavy biofilm deposits, especially at the cervical margin of the maxillary anterior teeth.Question: After the biofilm is removed, you dry the teeth and notice a dull, chalky white appearance to the enamel that was underneath the biofilm. What is your assessment?

Choose ALL that apply. Which of the following information is to be recorded on a periodontal assessment?

Which primary tooth shows the greatest level of involvement (is the most advanced) in the caries progression process? exam 2 pix ecc code.png

A “white-spot lesion” related to the caries disease process 

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