DHT EXAM Review Questions And Answers

Superior deep nodes ~ adjacent to internal jugular; drains max 3rd molars, post hard palate, soft palate, base of tongue; empties into inferior deep cervical inferior deep nodes ~ deep to SCM; drains most lymph from head; communicates with axillary lymph which can cause breast cancer; emp...

which of the following criteria describes the scaling stroke ~ -firm lateral pressure -short scaling strokes -overlapping scaling strokes in order to open the angulation of the universal curet to begin activation; the terminal shank must be moved: ~ away from the tooth the scaling stroke...

After palpating the thyroid gland, what should follow? ~ Larynx After palpating the thyroid gland, what should follow? ~ Larynx What is the technique for palpating the larynx? ~ -Use bilateral palpation with fingertips. -Apply gently pressure in a medial direction. -Place the palm of ha...

Why does inflammation occur in retromolar bads? ~ Can be from biofilm build up or tissue overgrowth. What is a common finding of the retromolar pads? ~ Operculum What is operculum? ~ When the gingiva overlaps the occlusal surface (partially erupted teeth). What is pericoronitis? ~ -...

Flushing water through the tubing for __at the beginning of each work period lessens contaminated aerosols. a) 15 seconds b) 30 seconds c) 1 minute d) 2 minutes e) 5 minutes ~ d) 2 minutes The rubber polishing point is used for removal of stain from: a) proximal surfaces. b) deep pit an...

briefly describe the community periodontal index and its authors ~ the purpose is to screen and monitor the periodontal status of populations, the dentition is divided into sextants, in adults 20 years and older 10 index teeth are examined being the first and second molars and the maxillary...