Which of the following accurately describe preventive clinical considerations of existing dental conditions (Select all that apply. )?
A) Polishing restorations
B) Root planing
C) Using amalgam to fill a tooth
D) Removing plaque and calculus

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Preventive procedures include polishing restorations to provide a smooth surface and assure that the tooth can resume normal function.Also preventive in nature are root planing as well as removal of plaque and calculus.Placing an amalgam restoration is considered a restorative procedure and is technically not a preventive procedure.It could be argued that placement of the amalgam prevents more serious dental consequences;however,the direct answer remains restorative.

Which of the Following Accurately Describe Preventive Clinical Considerations of Existing