Does coronal polishing increase or decrease the uptake of fluoride?
Increase
Does coronal polishing increase or decrease the buildup of new deposits?
Decrease
What is the difference between coronal polishing and a phophylaxis?
Coronal polishing removes stains and plaque on the clinical crown while a prophylaxis removes calculus and tartar on clinical crown and under the gingiva
Who can perform coronal polishing in NC?
DAs, RDHs, and DDS
Who can perform a prophylaxis?
RDHs and DDS
What is selective polishing?
Only teeth with remaining stains after scaling get polished
What are endogenous stains?
Stains that develop during tooth development
What are extrinsic stains?
Stains on the surface or outside of the tooth caused by food, beverages, and tobacco
What are intrinsic stains?
Stains located within the tooth caused by pulp infection, tooth decay, and aging
What types of stains do air polishing remove?
Stubborn extrinsic stains
What is the purpose of disclosing agents?
To temporarily dye the bacterial plaque on teeth a bright, visible color
What is the additive used in air polishing?
Sodium bicarbonate and glycine
When are bristle brushes used?
to clean deep pits and fissures
What is the term for the consistency of mixed polishing agents?
Slurry
Aluminum oxide polish is recommended for which types of restorations?
Resin
What is a fulcrum used for?
Stabilization
Which finger is used to fulcrum?
Third finger
What is included in a dental prophylaxis?
Scaling, polishing, and oral exam
What is therapeutic polishing?
A dental procedure focused on cleaning and polishing tooth and root surfaces
How is the prophy cup placed on the tooth?
Slight pressure so that the cup flares
What it the least invasive option for removing dental stains that cannot be removed by coronal polishing?
At home bleaching
What is the most common dental stain removal technique?
Rubber cup polishing
What are the effects of using a prophy angle at a high speed?
Causes excessive frictional heat, which can damage the tooth pulp and gingival tissue
Who scales teeth?
RDH
