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When determining the correct working end of the 11/12 type explorer for posterior teeth, the lower/terminal shank should be parallel to the distal interproximal surface. T or F? {Ans: True}The calibrated periodontal probe is commonly used to do all of the following except one. Which one is the exception? - measure size of oral lesions - measure position of gingival margin - measure width of the attached gingiva - measure pocket depths - measure width of interdental gingiva {Ans: measure width of interdental gingiva}Common causes of NOT DETECTING calculus deposits include all of the following except one. Which one is the exception? - death grip on handle - not using overlapping strokes - keeping middle finger on shank - failure to maintain constant adaptation to tooth surface {Ans: keeping middle finger on shank}After calculus removal, when a clinician believes all deposits have been removed, a definitive evaluation of the root surface and tooth subgingivally is made using an explorer. T or F? {Ans: True}The middle finger does not have to be on the shank when exploring. You still need to use moderate lateral pressure against the tooth on the pull or activation stroke when using an