Periodontics: Instrumentation and Assist Practice Questions
22 free Periodontics: Instrumentation and Assist practice questions for the CDA, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which instrument is primarily used to measure periodontal pocket depth during initial examination?
- Q2. What is the main difference between a scaler and a curette in periodontal instrumentation?
- Q3. Which type of curette is designed to adapt to specific tooth surfaces for subgingival debridement?
- Q4. Why are ultrasonic scalers often used in combination with hand instruments during periodontal therapy?
- Q5. What determines the selection of a particular periodontal instrument for a procedure?
- Q6. Which part of a periodontal instrument is designed to maximize tactile sensitivity and reduce hand fatigue for the operator?
- Q7. During subgingival root-planing with a universal curette, what angulation between blade and tooth surface is generally recommended for effective calculus remov…
- Q8. Which instrument would be least appropriate for cleaning deep narrow periodontal pockets?
- Q9. What is the main purpose of using a dental explorer during periodontal instrumentation?
- Q10. Why is periodontal charting considered a critical component of periodontal care?
- Q11. Which of the following describes the use of area-specific curettes (e.g., Gracey) correctly during root planing?
- Q12. What is a principal limitation of using power-driven ultrasonic instruments for periodontal therapy?
- Q13. In periodontal instrumentation, what is the advantage of using an extended-shank (after-five or mini) curette?
- Q14. Which phase of periodontal therapy does subgingival instrumentation with curettes and scalers typically belong to?
- Q15. Which instrument is most appropriate for removing heavy supragingival calculus deposits on anterior teeth?
- Q16. During root-planing with hand instruments, what grasp is recommended to maximize control and minimize operator fatigue?
- Q17. Why is re-evaluation important after initial periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing)?
- Q18. What is the role of periodontal charting software or electronic records when combined with instrumentation data?
- Q19. Which of the following instruments is specialized for use on dental implants to avoid damaging the surface?
- Q20. How does correct fulcrum placement during periodontal instrumentation benefit treatment?
- Q21. What advantage does combining hand-scaling and power-driven instrumentation offer over using one method alone?
- Q22. Which of the following describes why clinician skill and instrument maintenance are critical for successful periodontal instrumentation?