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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Calculus | Calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to tooth surfaces |
| Clinical Crown | That portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity |
| Coronal Polishing | A technique used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the tooth |
| Endogenous Stains | Stains developed from within the structure of the tooth |
| Exogenous Stains | Stains developed from external sources |
| Extrinsic Stains | Stains that occur on the external surfaces of the teeth that may be removed by polishing |
| Fulcrum | Finger rest used when an instrument or hand piece is held for a specified time |
| Intrinsic Stains | Stains that occur within the tooth structure that maybe removed by polishing |
| Oral Prophylaxis | The complete removal of calculus, debris, stain, and plaque from the teeth |
| Prophy Paste | Commercial premixed abrasive paste used for polishing teeth and restorations |
| Rubber Cup Polishing | A technique that is used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth |
| Acrylate | A salt or ester of acrylic acid |
| Dental Sealant | Coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures of the teeth |
| Filled Resin | Sealant material that contains filler particles |
| Light-cured | Type of material that is polymerized by a curing light |
| Microabrasion | Technique used to open fissures before sealant placement |
| Microleakage | Microscopic leakage at the interface of the tooth structure and the sealant or restoration |
| Polymerization | Process of changing a simple chemical into another substance that contains the same elements |
| Sealant Retention | Sealant firmly adhering to the tooth surface |
| Self-cured | Type of material that is polymerized by chemical reactions |
| Unfilled Resin | Sealant material that does not contain filler particles |