Cleaning and Polishing Agents Pt2

Fluoride ions in prophy paste are released into saliva and become incorporated into _______ structure of tooth

Hydroxyapatite

Aides in remineralization and improves enamel hardness

Fluoride prophy pastes

When mixed with saliva, mineral ions may become incorporated into the hydroxyapatite structure of the tooth, aiding in the remineralization of enamel

Amorphous calcium phosphate

All three minerals are incorporated into hydroxyapatite structure of the tooth, aiding in remineralization to improve enamel hardness

Fluoride, calcium, and phosphate

Mixing ingredients produces arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate to help with this dental anomaly.

Dentin hypersensitivity

When applied with a rubber cup, it can aid in temporarily occluding dental tubules

Dentin hypersensitivity

Use air, water, and specially formulated powders to deliver controlled spray that propels particles to tooth surface

Air polishing

When air polishing, the nozzle is moved in a constant circular motion, about __-__mm away from enamel

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True/false: A disadvantage of air polishing is that it produces heat

True

True/False: Some air polishing powders are less abrasive than traditional prophy pastes

True

Air polishing aids in the removal of what type of staining?

• tenacious tobacco stain

• chlorhexidine-induced staining

Which polishing method is best for patients with orthodontically banded/bracketed teeth and dental implants?

Air polishing

What comes after polishing?

Flossing and rinsing

List contraindications for polishing:

o Sodium bicarbonate powder for those on sodium-directed diet*

o Respiratory disease/conditions limits swallowing/breathing

o End-stage renal disease

o Communicable infection contaminated aerosols produced

o Immunocompromised patients,

o Patients taking potassium, antidiuretics, for steroid therapy

o Patients with open oral wounds

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Hydrolyzes the tooth mineral to form apatite

Amorphous calcium phosphate

Least abrasive; can be used on enamel, amalgams, acrylic resins

Pumice flour

Polishing agent used on metallic restorations

Tin oxide

Used to polish gold

Jeweler’s rouge

What particles are used to polish porcelain surfaces?

Diamond particles