Which Statement Is Incorrect About the Use of Lasers in Periodontics

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement is incorrect about the use of lasers in periodontics?

• A)Lasers can be used to remove excess tissues, such as in a gingivoplasty.
• B)Laser incisions heal faster than those made with a scalpel.
• C)The risk of blood-borne contamination is reduced.
• D)Special training is needed by any person who operates or assists during a laser operation.

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Definitions:

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that a given event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Finite Population Correction Factor

A factor applied to the computation of the standard error when sampling from a finite population, to adjust for the size of the population relative to the sample size.

FPC

Finite Population Correction, a factor applied in sample size calculations to adjust for sampling from a finite population, ensuring more accurate results.

Standard Error

A statistical metric that measures the accuracy with which a sample distribution represents a population, calculated as the standard deviation of the sampling distribution.