HESI Case Study Nine

Local anesthesia is required for debridement of quadrant IV. Which injections anesthetize the teeth and buccal tissue in this quadrant?

The pt has a four-unit bridge on his maxillary anterior teeth. The pontics of the bridge include #6 and #11.

Which is the best interdental aid to clean between #6/7?

The white patch on the pts anterior buccal mucosa is most likely due to smokeless tobacco use. Leukoplakia has high incidence of malignancy and therefore the pt should be made aware of its impactions.

The pts tooth sensitivity issues should be addressed first at his prophylaxis appointment. His failure to go to the dentist every six months is the number one reason for his current periodontal disease

Since the pt is high risk for caries, it is recommended that he has an in-office fluoride treatment. Which is the best fluoride for the pt?

Which modification would improve the error visible on the maxillary left premolar periapical film?

Simvastatin is an hypertensive drug. The pt should avoid grapefruit juice when taking Simvastatin.

There is 1mm recession on the mesiofacial, facial, and distofacial of #17. Which is the CAL on the cervical third?

Which impression material was most likely used to fabricate the restoration on #19?

After finding tobacco-related leukoplakia, the pt should be informed because telling the truth and expecting it of others is the ethical code of non-maleficence.

Which error is the cause for the appearance of the mandibular right molar periapical film?

Dentinal hypersensitivity is common clinical condition associated with exposed dentinal surfaces. In OTC dentifrices, the most commonly used active ingredient to reduce dentin hypersensitivity is 5% potassium nitrate.

Which precipitating factor was the reason for exposing vertical BWX?

What would be the most likely cause of vertical bone loss on #30?