15.
Complete statements related to the use of scaling instruments.
a. From the base of the calculus deposit, the scaling instrument is pulled toward
the ______________ or __________________ surface.
b. In working on lingual and proximal surfaces, a PDS must depend upon
_____________ _____________to determine the presence and extent of
16.
Complete statements related to establishing a finger rest and
the steps in the scaling process.
a. Establish a finger rest on the same ________________ being worked on,
preferably on an __________________ tooth.
b. Place the tip of the instrument beneath the ____________ to be scaled, with
the tip in contact with the tooth ___________________ at all times.
c.
Activate the instrument using ____________ _______________ activation.
Move the instrument in a ___________ direction, always leading with the tip.
17.
In the blank spaces provided, list the scaling and polishing sequence
recommended in the text. Use numbers 1 through 6 to indicate the proper
sequence.
a.
Mandibular right posterior.
_____
_____
b.
Maxillary anterior.
_____
c.
Mandibular left posterior.
_____
d.
Maxillary left posterior.
_____
e.
Mandibular anterior.
f.
Maxillary right posterior.
_____
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