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coronal polish
| regular prophy paste can | scratch or damage composite/ porcelain surfaces |
| pre- cleaning removes -what- so surfaces can be properly disinfected | debris and plaque |
| what is used for the fulcrum with a modified pen grasp | ring finger |
| primary teeth being eruption at about | 6 month |
| incorrect flossing can damage the | gingival/ interdental papilla |
| fulcrum on a | stable tooth surface close to the working area |
| recommended hand washing time | at least 20 seconds |
| chewing after an amalgam restoration may | fracture or weaken the resteration before it fully sets |
| first PPE to put on | Gown |
| first PPE to take off | gloves |
| slow speed handpiece goes about | 0-20,000RPM |
| low speed handpeice fastest speed is | 40,000RPM |
| patient eyewear protects from | splatter and debris |
| 1-2 seconds per stroke prevents | heat buildup and enamel damage |
| start polishing at the | maxillary right posterior |
| use a -what- to check for disclosing agent | mouth mirror and good lighting |
| demineralization appears as a | chalky white spot on enamel |
| use -what- on a mildly sensitive tooth | fine grit or desensitizing prophy paste |
| start at the ? (common sequence) | Maxillary right posterior |
| -what- can help check if disclosing agent remains | explorer |
| use the -what- near gingival margin | edge of the prophy cup or dental floss |
| safety data sheets (SDS) provide | information about chemical safety, hazards, and handling |
| the -what- is the immovable structure of the face | maxilla |
| space between tooth and free gingiva | gingival sulcus |
| the v shaped space around the contact area between adjacent teeth | embrasure |
| plaque and sugar produce | acid |
| plaque and bacteria form a | biofilm |
| SDS should be | accessible in the clinical area |
| air polishing removes stain | Faster and with less direct tooth contact |
| is the procedures limited to dentists/ hygienists | scaling and root planing |
| chart | areas polished, observed, and patient instructions given |
| air polishers contain | sodium bicarbonate powder, water, and air |
| is the complete removal of calculus, debris, stain, and plaque form the teeth | oral prophylaxis |
| removes light extrinsic stain | prophy paste with a rubber cup |
| should be applied to the lips | petroleum jelly |
| closing lips on a saliva ejector may cause -what- which can lead to spread of disease such as-what- | backflow contamination/ hepatitis |
| 150 beats per minute is | tachycardia (a medical condition defined by a resting heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute (bpm) ) |
| this is -what- of pathagens | cross contamination |
| dentition with both primary and permanent teeth | mixed dentition |
| SDS must be in the clinical room for | Quick reference to chemical hazards and emergency procedures |
| towards which direction should polishing stroke be directed | towards the incisal ad towards the occlusal |
| use -what- on the tooth to allow the heat that is generated to dissipate between strokes | intermittent pressure |
| a -what- is any surface touched during treatment (ligh handles, chair, controls) | clinical surface |
| before using bristle brush, do what | keep it in hot water |
| fulcrum on -what- | nearby stable tooth ( such as #23 or #26 when polishing #24-#25 lingual) |
| clinical disinfectant used are | intermediate- level disinfectant( hospital grade) |
| should not be in the health history chart | irrelevant personal or financial information |
| are not removed by polishing | intrinsic |
| final step after coronal polishing | flossing the teeth (to remove paste and debris) |
| patient shoud wear eye protection before polishing -why- | to protect from debris |
| demineralized enamel is weak, polishing could | remove enamel and worsen the lesion |
| plaque can begin forming within | 4-12 hours after eating |
| what is the stage with full bone loss | advanced periodontitis |
| stains outside the tooth are | extrinsic |
| stains inside the tooth are | intrinsic |
| for maxillary arch polishing, the assistant is typically around | 10-12 o'clock |
| who commonly works around 8-9 o'clock | right handed assistant |
| coronal polish products include | manufacturer instructions, ingredients, and SDS information |
| DANB | (Dental Assisting National Board) Provides certifications for dental assistants, including exams on Infection Control (ICE) and Radiation Health and Safety |
| INBDE | (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) A two-day exam designed to assess clinical skills and determine readiness for entry-level dentistry. |
| AADB | (American Association of Dental Boards) Represents state boards and helps facilitate the exchange of information. |
| ADA | (The American Dental Association) provides resources on state-specific initial and specialty licensure requirements. |
| CDC | (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Provides infection prevention and control guidelines for dental healthcare settings, which are often adopted as mandatory by state boards. |
| OSHA | ( Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Requires annual training for all staff with potential exposure. |
| HIPAA | (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without consent |
| stains caused by an excessive amount of flouride during formation of the tooth are | endogenous stains |
| stains that result from medication taken by mother or child during tooth development are | endogenous stains |
| stains from food, tabacco, drinks hat can be removed are what types of stains | extrinsic |
| what type of polishing refers to polishing of the root surfaces that have been exposed during periodontal surgery | therapeutic polishing / root planing |
| what are commercial premixed abrasive paste send for polishing teeth and restoration | prophy paste |
| refers to the degree of the coarseness of the agent | grit |
| a polishing technique uses a specially designed hand piece with a nozzle that delivers a high- pressure stream of warm water and sodium bicarbonate is what type of polishing | air powder polishing |
| tabacco stain, chewing, or dipping and stains from dental amalgam hat have become incorporated into the tooth structure are what type of stain | intrinsic stain |
| pastes such as micron-fin saphire or diamond paste, or aluminum oxide paste are examples of | low abrasive pastes |
| the -what- is used to control the speed (rpm) of the hand piece | rheostat |
| two basic types of prophy angles are the | reusable and disposable |
| can be used after coronal polishing the interproximal tooth surface and to remove and abrasive agent | dental floss |
| what is a line on the teeth near the gingival margin, more common in girls and found in clean mouths and difficult to remove | black stain |
| what is green or green yellow stain usually on facial surface of maxillary teeth. The most common stain in children | green stain |
| what is very tenacious( stuck on there, wont come of) dark or black stain | tobacco stain |
| what is caused by the use of pres cription mouth rinse that contains chlorhexidine(to control dental plaque, treat gingivitis, and promote healing after oral procedures. Typically used in mouthwash or gel, it acts by destroying bacterial cell membranes) | reddish brown stain on the interproximal and cervical areas(the narrow, transitional area where the anatomical crown (covered by enamel) meets the root (covered by cementum). ) of the teeth |
| this is used to remove stains from the deep pits and fissures of enamle surfaces | bristle brushes polishers |
| what is also referred to as mottled enamel: results from ingestion of excessive flouride during the mineralization period of tooth development | dental fluorosis |
| This may happen from genetic abnormality or environmental influences during development, resulting in teeth that are yellowish brown or gray brown. Teeth apear translucent or opalescent and vary in color | imperfect tooth development |
| this type of staining appears as gray or black discoloration around a restoration | silver amalgam |
| what is an indication or symptom of prolonged jaundice in life and erythroblastosis fetalis (Rh incompatibility) | other systemic causes yellow or greensh discoloration in the teeth |
| when a wide range of color exists: light yellow, gray, reddish brown, dark brown, or black: sometimes an orange or greenish color is seen in what condition | pulpless teeth |
| this type of stain is most commonly found on the buccal surfaces of the maxillary molars and the lingual surfaces of the lower anterior incisors | brown or yellow stains |
| thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on tooth surfaces | pellicle takes seconds or minutes to form |
| this type of staining occurs in a child while the mother is in her third trimester of pregnancy and taking medication | tetracycline antibiotics staining |
| varying degrees of discoloratio raining from a few white spots to extensive white areas or distinct brown stains | dental fluorosis |
| where does calculus first form | buccle glan, Stensen's duct |
| staining cause by metallic ions from the amalgam pentrat into the dentin and enamel | silver amalgam |
| what is used to polish that is fairly abrasive and used for cleaning more heavily stained tooth surfaces | silex |
| what is mildly abrasive- used for more persistent stains such as tobacco stains | fine pumice |
| -what- is a precipitated calcium carbonate, frequently incorporated into tooth paste and polishing paste to whiten the teeth | chalk (also in tooth paste) |
| this is used for cleaning and polishing tooth surfaces and is highly effective and does not abrade tooth enamel | zirconium silicate |
| what gland is under the pongue that produces saliva | Wharton's duct |
| what saliva gland is on the inside of the right and left cheek | stepsons duct (where calculus first forms) |
| specialized, calcified, connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of a tooth | cementum |
| what is the hard portion of the root surrounds the pulp and covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root | dentin |
| they are curved spaces between interproximal of the theeh dentition | embrasure space |
| -blank- of the gingival margin is due to trama or disease | apical migration ( the movement of cells or tissues towards the root tip (apex) of a tooth) exposure of root surfaces |
| Malposition | teeth that are improperly aligned, crowded, or abnormally positioned within the jaw, often causing functional (bite) issues and poor hygiene |
| components of plaque | 20% of solid 80% water |
| furcation is | the anatomical area of a multi-rooted tooth (molars and premolars) where the roots divide from the root trunk. space between the two roots |
| imbrication lines | fine, horizontal, wave-like grooves on the facial surface of newly erupted teeth |
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