Stains
Coronal Polishing Techniques
Understanding Coronal Polishing
Polishing Agents and Accessories
This and That
100
A stain that is dull and yellowish-brown in color is caused by this
What is inadequate toothpaste or poor hygiene
100
A right handed operator generally begins seated at the ____ o'clock position, and a left-handed operator begins seated at the _____ o'clock position
What is 8; 3
100
Purpose of the coronal polishing technique
What is to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth
100
Available in a synthetic material for patients with latex allergies
What are polishing cups
100
Some polishing agents come as powders to be mixed with water or mouthwash. This consistency works the most effectively
What is slurry
200
An excessive amount of fluoride during tooth development is an example this kind of stain
What is an endogenous stain
200
The right angle handpiece is held which this grasp
What is pen grasp
200
The abrasive agent used during coronal polishing actually removes a small amount of the fluoride-rich outer enamel layer
What is selective polishing
200
Bristle brushes should be used for this
What is for deep pits and fissures on the enamel surfaces
200
This type of polishing refers to polishing root surfaces that have been exposed during periodontal surgery
What is Therapeutic
300
Example of a stain that can be removed from the surfaces of the teeth
What is a tobacco stain
300
To avoid injury, the rubber polishing cup is directed _______ the gingival third and pressed ________ against the tooth surface
What is away from; lightly
300
The air-polishing technique uses a specially designed handpiece with a nozzle that delivers a high-pressure stream of warm water with this additive
What is sodium bicarbonate
300
This polishing paste is recommended for use on filled hybrid composites and resin restorations
What is aluminum oxide
300
Example of a stain that is incorporated into the tooth surface and cannot be removed easily if at all
What is Tetracycline
400
This type of stain has no relationship to poor oral hygiene
What is black stains
400
When polishing the mandibular arch, the patient's chin should be ______ and the chin should be ______ for the maxillary
What is down; up
400
Theory of Selective Polishing
What is polishing the teeth that have stains
400
Recommended polishing pastes have ____ polish and ____ abrasion levels
What is high; low
400
Endogenous stains are caused by environmental sources and are classified into these subdivisions (2)
What is 1) Intrinsic stains 2) Extrinsic stains
500
These options are available for stains that cannot be removed manually (3)
What is 1) Laminate veneers 2) Tooth whitening 3) Cosmetic restorations
500
A bristle brush should be used like this
What is apply lightly to the tooth surface while revolving at the lowest speed
500
Negative effect of Coronal Polishing (3)
What is 1) Dentinal hypersensitivity during and after the appointment 2) Scratches or rough surfaces left on restorations 3) Loss of enamel
500
Disclosing agents are used for this (2)
What is 1) To evaluate effectiveness of polishing 2) To identify areas of plaque
500
1) Purpose of a fulcrum 2) Finger used on a fulcrum
What is 1) To provide stability for the operator's hand 2) Third
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