Define air abrasion

What will be an ideal response?


Air abrasion can remove small amounts of a tooth; it involves aiming high-speed particles at the tooth. It can be used for the removal of cavities, removal of defects in the enamel, and detection of cavities in fissures by opening them for inspection. It is relatively painless. It removes less of the tooth than a traditional drill.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A decrease in preload results in a(n):

A) decrease in afterload. B) decrease in cardiac output. C) increase in stroke volume. D) decrease in peripheral vascular resistance.

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How should O2 therapy be administered to chronically hypercapnic patients?

a. Avoid giving any supplemental O2. b. Give as much O2 as possible (60% to 100%). c. Withhold O2 until the patient is intubated. d. Give as much O2 as required to maintain adequate oxygenation.

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The major categories of shock include:

A) hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, and distributive. B) hypoglycemic, obstructive, distributive, and hypovolemic. C) hemorrhagic, distributive, hypoxic, and obstructive. D) burn, hypovolemic, distributive, and hypoxic.

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