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community dentistry - 3 Questions

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Community Dentistry
Which of the following is lost first after giving L.A.
1) Pain
2) Touch
3) Temperature
4) Pressure

📝 Explanation:

After the administration of a local anesthetic (L.A.), the sensations are typically lost in a specific order based on the diameter and myelination of the nerve fibers. The order of loss is generally:
Pain and temperature (carried by small, unmyelinated or lightly myelinated fibers) are lost first.
Touch and pressure (carried by larger, myelinated fibers) are lost later.

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Community Dentistry
The use of fear as a motivational technique has proved to
1. provide only short-term gains
2. provide a highly negative response
3. be highly beneficial for achieving the desired results
4. encourage the patient's commitment to improving oral hygiene

📝 Explanation:

While fear may induce short-term behavior changes, it often results in a negative response and can lead to dental anxiety or avoidance. It is generally not a recommended approach for long-term motivation in dental health education.

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Community Dentistry
Which was the earliest civilization that showed the signs of oral hygience practices?
1) Assyrains
2) Babylonians
3) Egyptians
4) Sumerians

📝 Explanation:

The Sumerians, around 3000 BC, are considered the earliest civilization to show evidence of oral hygiene practices, such as using twigs as toothbrushes.

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