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