Fulcruming farther away from the immediate working area diminishes the stability of the fulcrum and loss of control. Therefore, an intraoral fulcrum is preferred for scaling or root debridement in periodontally involved areas for stability of the fulcrum.
A) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
B) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.
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