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The portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity |
Clinical Crown |
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Technique used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of teeth |
Rubber Cup Polishing |
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An oral prophylaxis includes |
Removal Of Calculus And Debris |
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What is the most common technique for stain removal |
Rubber Cup Polishing |
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What grasp is used to hold the handpiece |
Pen Grasp |
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What precaution should be taken when on is using a bristle brush |
Not To Traumatize The Tissue |
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Paste recommended for use on filled hybrid composites and resin restorations |
Aluminum Oxide Paste |
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Paste recommended for use on only porcelain |
Sapphire & Diamond Paste |
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Metallic stains can be intrinsic and/or extrinsic |
True |
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Paste used for metallic restorations and enamel |
Tin Oxide |
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Paste used for gold restorations, exposed dentin, and tooth colored restorations, and enamel |
Zirconium Silicate |
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Name of the powder used in air-powder polishing |
Sodium Bicarbonate |
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What are the 5 indications for coronal polishing |
Before Placement Of: Dental Sealants Dental Dam Orthodontic Bands Cementation Of Crowns & Bridges Acid Etching Solution |
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What are the 4 contraindications for coronal polishing |
No Stains High Caries Risk Sensitive Teeth Newly Erupted Teeth |
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Reddish-brown stains caused by what and is it intrinsic or extrinsic |
Extrinsic Chlorhexidine (Prescription Mouth Rinse) |
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How to minimize frictional heat when polishing |
Replenish The Polishing Agent |
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How to minimize frictional heat when using powder mix polishing paste |
Should Be As Wet As Possible |
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Agent used to polish heavily stained tooth surfaces |
Silex (Silicon Dioxide) |
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Agent used to remove light stains on tooth enamel |
Super-Fine Silex |
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Agent used for persistent stains, like tobacco stains |
Fine Pumice |
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What speed, pressure, & motion should you use when polishing |
Slow Speed Intermittent Pressure Overlapping Stroke
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What position should the operators arms be at |
Waist Level & Even With The Patients Mouth |
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The right handed operator is positioned at what clock position |
8 to Noon |
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The left handed operator is positioned at what clock position |
Noon to 4 |
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Paste used to remove stains form the enamel |
Flour Of Pumice |
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Paste used to whiten the teeth |
Chalk (Calcium Carbonate) |
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What is the motion/pressure ued when coronal polishing |
Intermittent Strokes
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What part of the rubber cup dose the polishing? |
The Edges |
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What factors increase the rate of abrasion? |
Amount Of Abrasive Agent Used Amount Of Pressure Applied Rotation Speed |
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What stain occurs in patients with poor oral hygiene were plaque collects?
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Brown/Yellow |
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What stain is located on the cerivcal 1/3 of maxillary anterior labials? |
Green |
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What stain follows the contour of the gingival 1mm about the crest? |
Black Line |
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What stain is gummy and found on the lingual of anterior teeth? |
Brown/Yellow |
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What intrinsic stain is grayish-brown and caused by an antibiotic? |
Tetracycline |