Explain three strategies that can be used to reduce the risk of a broken instrument tip

What will be an ideal response?


• Maintain instrument integrity through proper sharpening
• Replace thin instruments
• Use the proper instrument for the area being treated
• Use the instrument correctly
• Use the ultrasonic scaler on patients with heavy deposits

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What will be an ideal response?

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The major minerals include calcium, sodium, chloride, ____________________, and ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In CPT, a lightning bolt symbol next to a code indicates a(n)

A. add-on code. B. code pending FDA approval. C. new/revised text other than the descriptor. D. revised code descriptor.

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