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coronal polishing

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calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to tooth surfaces   calculus  
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that portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity   clinical crown  
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a technique used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth   coronal polishing  
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stains developed from within the structure of the tooth   ednogenous  
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stains developed from external sources   exogenous  
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stains that occur on the external surfaces of the teeth that may be removed by polishing   extrinsic  
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finger rest used when an instrument or handpiece is held for a specified time   fulcrum  
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stains that occur within the tooth sturcture that may be removed by polishing   intrinsic  
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the complete removal of calculus, debris, stain, and plaque from the teeth also commonly known as prophy or cleaning   oral prophylaxis  
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commercial premixed abrasive paste used for polishing teeth and restorations   prophy paste  
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a technique that is used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth   rubber cup polishing  
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smooth tooth surface is ____ likely to retain plaque, calculus and stain   less  
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coronal polishing is done with   the use of a dental handpiece with a prophy angle, a rubber cup, and a polishing material  
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coronal polishing is strictly limited to   the clinical crowns of the teeth  
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who are the members of the dental team that are licensed to perform an oral prophylaxis   dentist and hygienist  
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contraindications for coronal polishing   when no stain is present, patients who are at high risk for dental caries, sensitive teeth, newly erupted teeth  
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indications for coronal polishing   before placement of dental sealants, before placement of dental dam, before cementation of orthodontic bands, before application of acid etching solution on enamel, before cementation of crowns and bridges  
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___ is a procedure in which only those teeth or surfaces with stain are polished   selective polishing  
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what is the purpose of selective polishing   to avoid unnecessary removal of even small amounts of surface enamel  
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does polishing teeth improve the uptake of professionally applied fluoride   no it does not  
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what does polishing reduce   the endotoxins and the bacteria on the cementum  
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stains are what kind of problem   primarily an esthetic problem  
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types of endogenous stains include those caused by:   an excessive amount of fluoride during formation of the tooth, would be that resulting from medications taken by the mother or the child during tooth development.  
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an endogenous stain regarding developmental stainig due to medication can be caused by :   tetracycline  
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exogenous stains are caused by what   environmental agents  
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examples of extrinsic stains are :   staining from food, drink, and tobacco, the source of the stain is external and may be removed  
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examples of intrinsic stains are:   tobacco stains from smoking, chewing or dipping and stains from dental amalgam  
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what is the appearance of black stain and what causes it,   thin black like on the teeth near the gingival margin.caused by natural tendencies  
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Black stain is more common :   in girls, found in clean mouths, difficult to remove  
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what is the appearance of tobaco stain   a very tenacious dark brown or black stain  
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what are the two methods of stain removal   air-powder polishing and rubber cup polishing  
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with any type of stain and plaque removal procedure you must be careful:   not to remove the surface enamel of the tooth, and to avoid trauma to the gingiva  
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when using air-powder polising what agents are used in the handpiece   warm water and sodium bicarbonate  
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Polshing brushes are not recommended for use on what   exposed cementum or dentin because these surfaces are soft and are easily grooved  
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what can you do to the bristle brush to soften bristles?   soak in warm water  
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when polishing what can you do to minimize frictional heat   move frequently from tooth to tooth, frequently replenish the supply of polishing agent  
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the grit of the agent refers to :   the degree of coarseness  
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polishing agents are available in what grits:   extra coarse, coarse, medium, fine and extra fine  
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what abrasive agent should you use for mildly abrasive stains such as tobacco   fine pumice  
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when is use of a fluoride paste contraindicated   before acid etching of the enamel when followed by bonding of sealants or other bonded materials.  
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what does the prophy angle attach to   low speed handpiece ( straight )  
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how are the handpiece and the prophy angle held   in a pen grasp with the handle resting in the U-shaped area of the hand between the thumb and the index finger  
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what is used to control the speed of the handpiece   the rheostat  
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what is used to activate the rheostat   the toe of the foot, the sole of the foot remains flat on the floor, similar to its position when operating a gas pedal on a car  
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why should you use intermittent pressure on the tooth when polishing   to allow the heat that is generated to dissipate between strokes  
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constant pressure of the rubber cup or the brush on the tooth can do what   builds up frictional heat that may cause discomfort and possible pulpal damage  
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when polishing where should you begin   begin with the distal surface of teh most posterior tooth in the quadrant, and work forward toward the anterior  
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when polishing the stroke should occur from:   the gingival third toward the incisal third of the tooth  
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if you are using two polishing agents with different degrees of coarseness you should always do what   use a separate polishing cup for each one. Use the most abrasive agent first, then, finish with the finest.  
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for access to the mandibular arch, position the patient's head _____ when the mouth is open, the lower jaw is _____   chin down, parallel to the floor  
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for access to the maxillary arch, position the patient's head   with the chin up  
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for maximum support and safety, keep the fulcrum___   as close to the area you are polishing as possible, preferably on the same dental arch  
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what does patrick and sponge bob say   when in doubt pinky out!  
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when polishing the lingual surfaces of maxillary anterior teeth what do you use to see this surface   a mirror using indirect vision  
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when polishing the most distal surface of the maxillary right or left quadrants what should you do to create more room to fit the prophy angle   ask your patient to close up a bit and move the lower jaw towards the side you are wanting to polish  
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