Periodontal Splints Are Devices That Should Do Which of the Following

question 21

Multiple Choice

Periodontal splints are devices that should do which of the following?

• A) Prevent the tongue from obstructing the oropharynx.
• B) Cover donor sites after soft-tissue grafting.
• C) Protect teeth from clenching and grinding.
• D) Stabilize mobile teeth.

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Definitions:

Physician Self-Referral

A situation where a doctor refers a patient to a medical facility in which they have a financial interest, possibly leading to conflicts of interest and increased healthcare costs.

Financial Interest

A stake or concern in an economic benefit or detriment that could accrue from a particular transaction or decision.

Conflict of Interest

Physician self-referral is the practice of a physician referring a patient to a medical facility in which he or she has a financial interest, be it ownership, investment, or a structured compensation arrangement. Critics of the practice allege an inherent conflict of interest, given the physician's position to benefit from the referral.

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