Dental Hygiene II Final - Random Questions I missed

The ability of an index or test procedure to measure consistently at different times and under a variety of conditions; reproducibility; consistency

What is reliability?

The ability to an index or test procedure to measure what it is intended to measure

What is Validity?

cumulative

DMFT is an example of a __ index

An alteration of osmotic pressure in the dentinal tubules due to sugars or salts

What is osmotic sensitivity?

to remove stain

The best rationale for polishing is ___?

Potassium nitrate

For patient's with generalized recession and sensitive teeth, what is the best accessory to their dentifrice?

Autopolymerized

Self curing sealants take less time than __?

dental prothesis

A space maintainer is NOT a type of __?

3

The 1st maxillary molar has how many furcations?

dmft or dmfs?

Which dental index is the most age specific?

Osmotic

Eating sugars or salts could cause what type of sensitivity?

Thermal

Hot and Cold Temp changes would be an example of what type of sensitivity?

Tactile or mechanical

Contact with eating utensils, or a hygiene instrument could cause what type of sensitivity?

Evaporative

Applying air to dry teeth or dehydration could cause this type of sensitivity?