Ultrasonic Scaling 15th of August, 2022 0 Welcome to your Ultrasonic Scaling Exam. Reading Material Name Email Phone Why is it recommended that water be used with the ultrasonic unit when: Only small amounts of cement are present On younger patients With plastic brackets Prevent overheating of tooth In what direction should the operator move the handpiece when removing cement? Side to side Up and down away from tissue vertical stokes Circular motion All are correct The working tip of the ultrasonic unit should be kept in constant motion in order to avoid: Cement from being removed too quickly Excess water build-up Frictional heat occurrences Loss of fulcrum The best way to hold the handpiece when removing cement from the coronal surface of the tooth using an ultrasonic scaler is: Palm/Thumb grasp Modified pen grasp Pencil grasp Thumb grasp When tuning the ultrasonic unit prior to beginning treatment, always: Begin at the lowest setting Begin with the highest setting Test of tooth surface Have a heavy water flow Subgingival calculus or cement subgingival is removed by: Using a hand scaler Using un-waxed floss The dentist or hygienist only Lighter strokes What characteristic of the ultrasonic scaling unit causes the cement to fracture and fall off? Pressure on the tooth Amount of water spray Vibration Angle of the tip Improper use of the ultrasonic unit may result in: Gouging/roughening of the tooth surface Successful removal of cement Loss of fulcrum point Faster removal of cement The DPA designates the RDA in the use of an ultrasonic scaler unit to: Remove cement from the cervical area of the tooth Remove supragingival calculus Remove supragingival cement around orthodontic bands and after the removal of bands Remove supragingival and subgingival cement from the coronal portion of the tooth. The ultrasonic scaling unit forces the breakdown of cement for removal by: Having an angled tip Vibrations Allowing hand pressure Water spray An RDA who has successfully completed a Board Approved course in ultrasonic scaling may legally: Remove subgingival calculus Remove orthodontic cement from around brackets and after de-banding Remove supragingival calculus only Remove calculus as a prophy What is the best place for a fulcrum when removing cement using the ultrasonic scaler? On soft tissue On hard tissue The tip of the chin All are correct The ultrasonic scaler must never be used on a patient without consulting with the patient’s physician: They are diabetic They have a pacemaker They have HIV They have hearing aids The ultrasonic scaler tip is placed at ____________ degree angle to the tooth surface. 90° 50° Parallel to the tooth 15° When using the ultrasonic unit to remove dental cement, what portion of the scaler tip is used? The blunt tip end The point The back The side angle Time is Up! Time's up