DENTISTS / DENTAL SCHOLARS, could you please comment on my clinical dentistry exam question?

Dentists / Dental Scholars and or Specialists,





I would really like a host of professional opinions on the following exam question taken from my final Clinical Dentistry exam. It's a no-brainer, but for some bizarre reason 4/6 points were scored 'incorrect'. I wish to consult my examiner and discuss.





The question was: "List the intra-oral signs of an incorrect brushing technique" (4).





My answer:


- evidence of cervical abrasion


- receeding gingiva


- inflamed gingiva


- gingival bleeding


- plaque buildup


- calculus





The examiner marked 4 of those incorrect, however, after researching further I've found all of the above to be intra-oral signs of incorrect brushing technique. Please would you comment / confirm below? Thank you in advance. Jon

DENTISTS / DENTAL SCHOLARS, could you please comment on my clinical dentistry exam question?
Cervical abrasion - excessive forces or brush that is too stiff will wear in the dentinal area near the CEJ, especially in someone with recession





Receding gingiva - again, excess force with a brush can wear the gingiva





Inflamed gingiva, Gingival bleeding, plaque buildup - obvious signs that there has been inadequate plaque removal





Calculus - Inadequate removal of plaque can lead to calculus formation - Although, there are individuals that have impeccable oral hygiene that still have calculus buildup.





So I agree with your answers. The only one that I see as somewhat questionable is Calculus.
Reply:your answer is perfect
Reply:those are all pretty good. dentists are typically terrible test writers and even worse test graders.





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