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Term | Definition |
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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 |