TYPES OF STAINS
Exogenous stains are caused by environmental sources and are classified into subdivisions. What are the two subdivisions?
INTRINSIC STAINS
EXTRINSIC STAINS
100
INTRODUCTION
This technique is used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth...
CORONAL POLISHING
100
INTRODUCTION
The procedure of complete removal of calculus, soft deposits...
ORAL PROPHYLAXIS
100
POLISHING AGENTS
TRUE/FALSE
Recommended polishing pastes have a HIGH polish capability and LOW abrasion levels...
TRUE
100
DENTAL STAINS
Define EXTRINSIC stains...
A STAIN THAT MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE SURFACES OF THE TEETH.
200
METHODS OF REMOVING STAINS
What is the most common technique used for stain removal?
RUBBER CUP POLISHING
200
FULCRUM/FINGER REST
What is the purpose of fulcrum?
Stability for the hand which reduces hand fatique and patient trauma.
200
RUBBER CUP POLISHING
The air polishing technique uses a specially designed handpiece with a nozzle that delivers a high-pressure stream of warm salt water and what else?
SODIUM BICARBONATE
200
DENTAL STAINS
A stain that may not be removed from the surfaces of the teeth is called what kind of stain?
INTRINSIC STAIN
200
POLISHING STROKE
TRUE/FALSE
To avoid injury, the rubber cup is directed away from the gingival third and pressed lightly against the tooth surface.
TRUE
300
INTRODUCTION
What licensed professionals are licensed to perform scaling before a coronal polishing?
DDS/DMD
RDH
300
SELECTIVE POLISHING
what deos Theraputic Polishing refer to?
REFERS TO POLISHING ROOT SURFACES THAT HAVE BEEN EXPOSED DURING PERIODONATAL SURGERY.
300
What is the first constituent of plaque and forms within minutes after brushing?
ACQUIRED PELLICLE.
300
SELECTIVE POLISHING
TRUE/FALSE
Polishing IMPROVES the uptake of professionally applied fluoride. Therefore, polishing is necessary before application....
FALSE
300
SELECTIVE POLISHING
What are possible negative effects of coronal polishing?
-DENTINAL HYPERSENSITIVITY
-LOSS OF ENAMEL SCRATCHES OR ROUGH SURFACES LEFT ON ENAMEL AND RESTORATIONS.
400
POLISHING TIPS
The right angle slow speed handpiece is held in what name of grasp?
THE PEN OR MODIFIED PEN GRASP
400
SELECTIVE POLISHING
When performing selective polishing, which teeth get polished?
ONLY THOSE WITH STAINS
400
FULCRUM AND FINGER REST
Which finger is recommended to be used while maintaining a fulcrum? 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th?
THIRD FINGER
400
POSITIONING THE PATIENT
How should the patient's chin be positioned for the coronal polishing of the maxillary and mandibular arches?
MAX- CHIN SHOULD BE UP.
MAND- CHIN SHOULD BE DOWN.
400
POLISHING TIPS
TRUE/FALSE
Should the rubber cup be held at a 45 degree angle against the tooth?
FALSE- THE CUP SHOULD BE HELD FLAT AGAINST THE TOOTH.
500
EXTRINSIC STAINS
What color stain is found on some children's teeth that may be from poor oral hygiene and the fungi that are retained in bacterial plaque?
VERDE/GREEN
500
BRISTLE BRUSH POLISHING STROKE
When using a bristle brush, the brush stroke should be applied and rotated how?
APPLIED LIGHTLY TO THE TOOTH SURFACE WHILE REVOLVING AT THE LOWEST SPEED.
500
SELECTIVE POLISHING
Selective Polishing is recommended why?
ABRASIVE AGENT USED DURING CORONAL POLISHING REMOVES A SMALL AMOUNT OF THE FLUORIDE-RICH OUTER ENAMEL LAYER.
500
What does the UEI in UEI College stand for?
UNITED EDUCATION INSTITUTE
500
FOR FUNZIES
Why can't your instructor consume her most loved food, sushi until this upcoming spring?
It is potentialy dangerous for EXPECTANT MOTHERS, due to possible parasites in the raw fish.
...I bet you already knew though :)