A Full Mouth Radiographic Survey Indicates the Presence of Subgingival

question 14

Multiple Choice

A full mouth radiographic survey indicates the presence of subgingival calculus in the mandibular right posterior sextant, but the clinician is unable to detect it with an ODU 11/12 explorer. All of the following may contribute to an inability to detect calculus EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A)Not resting the middle finger lightly on the side of the instrument shank
• B)Grasping the instrument handle too tightly
• C)Keeping the anterior-third of the working end adapted to the root surface
• D)Not inserting the explorer to the base of the periodontal pocket

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