All of the Following Are True About Instrument Shanks Except

question 7

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about instrument shanks except which one?

• A) Instrument shanks vary in diameter,curvature,and length.
• B) Shanks with many deviations are used in treatment areas with restricted access such as posterior areas of the mouth.
• C) Short functional shanks are used to reach tooth surfaces that are hard to access.
• D) The length of the shank is measured from the first bend and away from the handles to the beginning of the working end.

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