Dental Dental Procedures

Question 1

What is a dental prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

A professional dental cleaning that removes plaque, calculus, and stains

Answer

Prophylaxis (prophy) is a preventive dental cleaning performed by a hygienist or dentist to remove plaque, tartar, and surface stains.

Question 2

What is the purpose of dental radiographs (X-rays)?

Accepted Answer

To visualize structures not visible clinically, including decay between teeth, bone levels, and impacted teeth

Answer

Dental X-rays reveal problems hidden from visual examination, including interproximal cavities, bone loss, abscesses, cysts, and impacted teeth.

Question 3

What is a dental crown?

Accepted Answer

A tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance

Answer

Crowns cover the entire visible portion of a tooth above the gumline, used when teeth are severely decayed, fractured, or after root canal treatment.

Question 4

What is scaling and root planing?

Accepted Answer

A deep cleaning procedure to treat gum disease by removing plaque and calculus from below the gumline

Answer

Scaling removes tartar above and below the gumline, while root planing smooths the root surfaces to promote gum tissue reattachment and healing.

Question 5

What is a dental implant?

Accepted Answer

A titanium post surgically placed in the jawbone to serve as an artificial tooth root for a replacement tooth

Answer

Dental implants replace missing teeth with a biocompatible titanium post that integrates with the jawbone, providing a stable foundation for crowns, bridges, or dentures.

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