Dental Stains
These stains originate within the tooth through developmental and systemic disturbances.
What are Endogenous Stains
Caused by natural tendencies, this thin black line appears near the gingival margin and is more common in girls. Frequently it is found in clean mouths.
What is black line stain
Fairly abrasive; used for cleaning more heavily stained tooth surfaces.
What is Silex
You should begin with this surface of the most posterior tooth in the quadrant and work forward toward the anterior.
What is the distal surface.
Radiographs and reflection of light can help in identifyin the location of these.
What are Esthetic restorations
These stains originate outside the tooth and are caused by environmental agents
What is Exogenous stains
This stain is very tenacious dark brown or black due to the products of coal tar.
What is tabacco stain
Used for removal of light stains on tooth enamel.
What is Superfine Silex
A finger rest
What is a fulcrum
These are generally NOT recommended for polishing most esthetic restorations.
What is Regular prophy paste
These are stains that appear on the exterior of the tooth and can be removed.
What are Extrinsic stains
This stain is commonly found on the buccal surfaces of the maxilllary molars and the lingual surfaces of the lower anterior incisors.
What is Brown or Yellow Stain
Mildly abrasive; used for more persistent stains, such as tobacco stains.
What is Fine pumice
What should you use when using two polishing agents with different degrees of coarseness.
What is separate polishing cups.
This should be used on porcelian restorations
What are Sapphire or diamond polishing pastes.
These are stains that are caused by an environmental source but cannot be removed because the stain has become incorporated into the structure of the tooth.
What are Intrinsic stains
This stain appears green or green-yellow stain, usually on the facial surfaces of the maxillary anterior teeth. Most common in children.
What is Green stain
Used for cleaning and polishing tooth surfaces; this material is highly effective and does not abrade tooth enamel.
What is Zirconium silicate
For access to the mandibular arch, position the patient's head with the chin down. When the mouth is open, the lower jaw is positioned ____________ to the floor.
What is parallel
Polishing agents should be applied directly to the restoration and then polished thoroughly with a rubber cup for this many seconds.
What is 30 seconds
This is residue from the oral epithelium on the newly enamel.
What is Nasmyth's membrane
Light green to dark yellow or a gray brown. Discoloration depends on the dosage, length of time the drug was taken.
What is Tetracycline stain
These polishing agents contain an abrasive, water, a humectant, a binder, flavoring agents, and color.
What are Commercial premixed preparations
When performing a coronal polish procedure, the right-handed operator generally begins by being seated at this position.
What is the eight o'clock or nine o'clock position.
These should be used on filled hybrid composites and resin restoration.
What is aluminum oxide paste