An amalgam overhang is a local contributing factor for periodontal disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
Explanation: Radiographs can detect local contributing factors that include amalgam overhangs, poorly contoured crown margins, and calculus deposits, which all act as traps that can lead to the buildup of bacterial pathogens that cause periodontal diseases.
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A) PCS terminology. B) anatomical site. C) Root Operation. D) surgical method.
Which one of the following statements made by an AEMT shows an understanding of chest trauma?
A) "Closed chest injuries are caused by blunt trauma, and can be just as serious as open chest injuries." B) "Open chest injuries are more serious than closed chest injuries, because air and bacteria can enter the chest through the open wound." C) "In general, an open chest injury caused by blunt trauma is more life-threatening than a closed one due increased blood loss." D) "Closed chest injuries are caused by penetrating trauma and cause more life-threatening injuries than do open chest injuries."
Which of the following is allowed in a Wildlife Management Area?
What will be an ideal response?
A patient who overdosed on heroin would be expected to present with:
A) tachycardia. B) dilated pupils. C) hypotension. D) hyperpnea.