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100
the procedure that removes plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth
coronal polish
100
the most common technique for stain removal
rubber cup polishing
100
what restorations can be done if stains cannot be removed
tooth whitening, cosmetic restorations such as laminate vaneers
100
what teeth do you polish during selective polishing
only the teeth with stains
100
what is the treatment that removes calculus and debris
an oral prophylaxis
200
what is the purpose of air-powder polishing
to remove stain, plaque, and interproximal debris
200
why is selective polishing recommended
because the abrasive agent used during polishing removes small amounts of the enamel layer
200
stain that results from poor hygiene and the fungi that are retained in bacterial plaque
green
200
type of stain that can be removed from the surface of the teeth
extrinsic stain
200
what treatment polishes root surfaces that have been exposed during periodontal surgery
therapeutic polishing
300
what area of the tooth would you use a bristle brush to remove stains
the pits and fissures on the enamel surface away from the gingiva
300
what agent is used to identify areas of plaque and evaluate the effectiveness of polishing
disclosing agents
300
since polishing doesn't improve the uptake of professionally applied fluoride, is polishing necessary before fluoride application
no, it is not necessary
300
stain that has no relationship to poor oral hygiene
black stain
300
type of stain that cannot be removed from the tooth
intrinsic stain
400
what is formed when you mix a polishing agent and water or mouthrinse
a slurry
400
how should a bristle brush be used on the tooth
light pressure on the tooth surface and at the slowest speed
400
what two materials are delivered through the nozzle of the air-polishing handpiece
sodium bicarbonate and water
400
what are the two classifications of exogenous stains
intrinsic and extrinsic stains
400
stain that is caused by inadequate toothpaste or poor hygiene
yellow/brown
500
what finger should be your dominant fulcrum finger
the third finger
500
what type of polishing paste should be used for composite and resin restorations
aluminum oxide
500
recommended polishing pastes have _____ polish and _____ abrasion levels
high; low
500
what type of polishing cup should be used for a patient with a latex allergy
a synthetic polishing cup
500
does an excessive amount of fluoride during the development of the tooth cause an endogenous or exogenous stain
an endogenous stain