What is the blended approach to instrumentation?
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Through the use of the dental endoscope and videoscope to see subgingivally, what do we know often remains after scaling and root planing is complete?
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In order to reduce chronic gingival inflammation following nonsurgical periodontal treatment, instrumentation must include complete biofilm and calculus removal.
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Scaling and root planing is the gold standard in nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
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Waving the ultrasonic insert/tip around the pocket on low power will successfully deplaque the pocket.
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To complete thorough debridement with ultrasonic instrumentation, which of the following is necessary?
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The cross section and the internal angulation of curets are important considerations in instrument selection.
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Which of the following is an advancement in the design of hand instruments?
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