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Ch 58 coronal polish Test

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finger rest used when an instrument or handpiece is held for a specified time
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a technique used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth
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that portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity
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polishing agents are available in what grits:
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what is the appearance of black stain and what causes it,
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the grit of the agent refers to :
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for access to the mandibular arch, position the patient's head _____ when the mouth is open, the lower jaw is _____
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what abrasive agent should you use for mildly abrasive stains such as tobacco
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what does the prophy angle attach to
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how are the handpiece and the prophy angle held
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smooth tooth surface is ____ likely to retain plaque, calculus and stain
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an endogenous stain regarding developmental stainig due to medication can be caused by :
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examples of extrinsic stains are :
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exogenous stains are caused by what
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constant pressure of the rubber cup or the brush on the tooth can do what
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if you are using two polishing agents with different degrees of coarseness you should always do what
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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
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the complete removal of calculus, debris, stain, and plaque from the teeth also commonly known as prophy or cleaning
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what is the appearance of tobaco stain
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for access to the maxillary arch, position the patient's head
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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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the degree of coarseness
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a very tenacious dark brown or black stain
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use a separate polishing cup for each one. Use the most abrasive agent first, then, finish with the finest.
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staining from food, drink, and tobacco, the source of the stain is external and may be removed
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clinical crown
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less
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fine pumice
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coronal polishing
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tetracycline
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oral prophylaxis
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low speed handpiece ( straight )
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thin black like on the teeth near the gingival margin.caused by natural tendencies
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environmental agents
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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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with the chin up
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extra coarse, coarse, medium, fine and extra fine
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fulcrum
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chin down, parallel to the floor
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builds up frictional heat that may cause discomfort and possible pulpal damage
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who are the members of the dental team that are licensed to perform an oral prophylaxis
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stains developed from external sources
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a technique that is used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth
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calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to tooth surfaces
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___ is a procedure in which only those teeth or surfaces with stain are polished
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stains that occur on the external surfaces of the teeth that may be removed by polishing
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commercial premixed abrasive paste used for polishing teeth and restorations
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stains developed from within the structure of the tooth
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stains that occur within the tooth sturcture that may be removed by polishing
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what is used to control the speed of the handpiece

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