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Which of the following is e)All of the above are functions of the explorer
not a function of
explorers?
a)Detect the texture of
tooth surfaces
b)Detect calculus
deposits
c)Examine occlusal
surfaces for dental caries
d)Assess sealant
retention
e)All of the above are
functions of the explorer
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Sadie wants to improve a)Lightly resting her middle finger on the shank
her ability to detect
calculus. Which of the
following techniques will
help her achieve this
goal?
a)Lightly resting her
middle finger on the
shank
b)Applying pressure with
her middle finger against
the shank
c)Applying pressure with
her middle finger against
the handle
An explorer provides the c)Both statements are true.
most tactile information
to the clinician's fingers.
During calculus removal,
an instrument is used to
remove the calculus and
then the explorer is used
to recheck the area to
confirm no calculus is
remaining.
a)The first statement is
false; the second
statement is true.
b)Both statements are
false.
c)Both statements are
true.
d)The first statement is
true; the second
statement is false.
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To improve calculus a)The first statement is false; the second statement
detection, the clinician is true.
should apply firm
pressure against the
tooth surface. Many
overlapping strokes
should be used during
assessment of the root
surface.
a)The first statement is
false; the second
statement is true.
b)Both statements are
false.
c)Both statements are
true.
d)The first statement is
true; the second
statement is false.
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Mary wants to select the b)She should place the working-end on the distal
correct working-end of surface; if the lower shank is parallel to the distal
an explorer for use on a surface, this working-end is correct.
mandibular molar. Which
of the following is a
correct technique for
selecting the working-
end?
a)She should place the
working-end on the distal
surface; if the lower
shank goes across the
mesial surface, this
working-end is correct.
b)She should place the
working-end on the distal
surface; if the lower
shank is parallel to the
distal surface, this
working-end is correct.
c)She should place the
working-end on the facial
surface pointing forward;
if the lower shank goes
across the facial surface,
this working-end is
correct.
d)She should place the
working-end on the facial
surface pointing forward;
if the lower shank goes
across the facial surface,
this working-end is
correct and she should
place the working-end
on the distal surface; if
the lower shank goes
across the distal surface,
this working-end is
correct.
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Which of the following is e)All of the above are functions of the explorer
not a function of
explorers?
a)Detect the texture of
tooth surfaces
b)Detect calculus
deposits
c)Examine occlusal
surfaces for dental caries
d)Assess sealant
retention
e)All of the above are
functions of the explorer
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,3/8/25, 12:39 PM DGH 105 FINAL EXAM (2025) comprehensive questions and verified detailed solutions ( MULTIPLE CHOICES) |100% CORR…
Sadie wants to improve a)Lightly resting her middle finger on the shank
her ability to detect
calculus. Which of the
following techniques will
help her achieve this
goal?
a)Lightly resting her
middle finger on the
shank
b)Applying pressure with
her middle finger against
the shank
c)Applying pressure with
her middle finger against
the handle
An explorer provides the c)Both statements are true.
most tactile information
to the clinician's fingers.
During calculus removal,
an instrument is used to
remove the calculus and
then the explorer is used
to recheck the area to
confirm no calculus is
remaining.
a)The first statement is
false; the second
statement is true.
b)Both statements are
false.
c)Both statements are
true.
d)The first statement is
true; the second
statement is false.
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To improve calculus a)The first statement is false; the second statement
detection, the clinician is true.
should apply firm
pressure against the
tooth surface. Many
overlapping strokes
should be used during
assessment of the root
surface.
a)The first statement is
false; the second
statement is true.
b)Both statements are
false.
c)Both statements are
true.
d)The first statement is
true; the second
statement is false.
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Mary wants to select the b)She should place the working-end on the distal
correct working-end of surface; if the lower shank is parallel to the distal
an explorer for use on a surface, this working-end is correct.
mandibular molar. Which
of the following is a
correct technique for
selecting the working-
end?
a)She should place the
working-end on the distal
surface; if the lower
shank goes across the
mesial surface, this
working-end is correct.
b)She should place the
working-end on the distal
surface; if the lower
shank is parallel to the
distal surface, this
working-end is correct.
c)She should place the
working-end on the facial
surface pointing forward;
if the lower shank goes
across the facial surface,
this working-end is
correct.
d)She should place the
working-end on the facial
surface pointing forward;
if the lower shank goes
across the facial surface,
this working-end is
correct and she should
place the working-end
on the distal surface; if
the lower shank goes
across the distal surface,
this working-end is
correct.
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