If a 3.0 drill bit is used to create a hole for a screw, what might be the size of the screw?

a. 2.5 mm
b. 3.0 mm
c. 3.5 mm
d. 2.0 mm

ANS: C
The drill bit should be slightly smaller than the screw. Screws secure the plate to the shaft of the bone.

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