Each of the Following Steps in the Restoration of a Carious

question 5

Multiple Choice

Each of the following steps in the restoration of a carious lesion is permitted for a dental hygienist in at least one state EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A) Expose radiographs of the area requiring restoration.
• B) Administer topical and injected local anesthetic.
• C) Prepare the tooth with a rotary instrumentation such as burs in a handpiece.
• D) Restore the tooth with silver dental amalgam.

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