Coronal Polishing

Spatter

Which of the following will occur if a powder abrasive becomes too wet during the coronal polishing procedure?

Grit

What term refers to the degree of coarseness of a polishing agent?

Healthy gingiva

An oral prophylaxis is indicated for what type of intro oral condition?

Endogenous

Which type of staining can not be removed by an oral prophylaxis?

Aluminum oxide paste

Which agent is appropriate for polishing a veneer?

Separate prophy cup

When using two different abrasive pastes for a coronal polishing procedure, the operator should select a ?

Oral prophylaxis

Which of the following describes the complete removal of debris, plaque and calculus?

Increase amount of material used to coronal Polish

Which of the following actions will increase the degree of abrasion?

High-volume evacuator tip

Which of the following can be used for lip and longe retraction while assisting with an oral prophylaxis?

Complete removal of debris , plaque, and calculus from tooth surfaces

Which of the following does an oral prophylaxis accomplish?

Oral prophylaxis

Full debridement is mainly accomplished by performing an?

Oral prophylaxis

Periodontal measurements takes place during an?

Gingival curettage

If a patient needs additional treatment after root planing & scaling,what is the next step?

Plaque build up

Which of the following is an indication for the use of an abrasive paste during coronal polishing ?

Scaling

Complete debridement of dental plaque can only be accomplished by

Frictional heat

Powder abrasives should be wetted to minimize

Abrasion

What describes the wearing away of soft deposits during an oral prophylaxis

Regular prophy paste

Which of the following abrasive agents is contraindicated for most esthetic restoratives

Increase size of grit

Which of the following actions will increase tooth surface abrasion

The tooth enamel is demineralized

Coronal polishing should not be performed if

Silex

Which of the following polishing agents is the most abrasive

Final step

In what phase of the oral prophylaxis does flossing of the teeth occurs?

Oral prophylaxis

What is the primary treatment for gingivitis?

Dentist or hygienist

Tan oral prophy can be preformed by which of the following?

Medium , then fine

When using more than abrasive one abrasive material during the coronal polishing procedure, which sequence of abrasives is appropriate?

Basic mouthwash

Which of the following can be mixed with powder abrasives?

Fine sapphire

Which of the following abrasives is indicated for porcelain surfaces?

Silicate

Which of the following abrasives may be used to remove light to medium stains on a tooth surface?

Adapt to the contours of the teeth

A soft, flexible and webbed rubber cup is used to

toxic

Waste that may be poisonous is classified as

8'o'clock to 9 o'clock position

While preforming a coronal polish, a right handed operator working on the maxillary right posterior quadrant will sit in the

No stain present

Which of the following is a contraindication to performing a coronal Polish treatment?

Polish interproximal surfaces

The purpose of flossing the teeth after coronal polishing is to remove remaining abrasives and

Maintain a predetermined sequence of polishing

Which of the following done during a full coronal polish to ensure surfaces are not missed?

Utility housekeeping

What type of glove should be worn to protect the hands of the dental personnel during instrument processing and operating clean up?

9 o'clock

What is optimal operator position for maxillary arch polishing?

Hard rubber cup pressure

Which of the following can cause frictional heat and trauma to the gingival when performing coronal polishing?

Turn

What should be done to the handpiece in order to adapt the rubber polishing cup to fit every area of the foot?

Reduced plaque, calculus and stain accumulation

Smooth and glossy surfaces of the teeth help to

Mutant streptococci

What are the primary bacteria in dental plaque that cause tooth decay?

Tablet or liquid

In what form are disclosing agents available?

Provides a smooth surface that is easy to keep clean

Which of the following is one of the benefits of a coronal polishing?

Exposed dentin

Dental hypersensitivity is the result of

Revolutions per minute

What does the abbreviation rpm mean?

Intermediate

To what classification level do synthetic phenolic disinfectant belong?

Light handle

which of the following poses the greatest risk for crosscontamination?

Disclosing agents

Which of the following is used after coronal polishing to ensure that all teeth have been cleaned?

Remove stains and plaque from surface of teeth

Which of the following is the objective for coronal polishing?

Gingival margin

When adapting the rubber cup to a tooth, what anatomical landmark area should not be touched?

Rheostat

Which of the following describes the foot pedal used to produce an even, law speed when polishing teeth?

Coronal polishing

The removal of plaque and stairs from the clinical crowns is called a(n

Gingivitis

Which of the following describes the inflammation of the gingival tissues that can be reversed with good oral hygiene?

Exposed cementum

Bristle brushes are not recommended when polishing?

Clinical crown

On what area of the oral cavity does coronal polishing occurs?

Semicritical

The CDC's categories of patient care itemS (Spaulding classification) categorize a low-speed hand piece as

Pen

When instrument grasp is recommended while preforming a coronal polishing procedure?

Selective polishing

What type of procedure should a patient with light stains throughout the tooth surfaces receive?

The lower jaw

For optimal access, what should be kept parallel to the floor when polishing the teeth of the mandibular arch?

Newly erupted enamel can be damaged

Which of the following can be an adverse effect of coronal polishing?

Demineralized areas

White spots on a tooth are

Headrest

Which of the following items requires a surface barrier?

Fulcrum / finger rest

The point of stabilization on the tooth surface used to balance and support the instrument during a polishing procedure is the

Bloodstream

Intraoral bacteria that are disturbed when using a phrophy handpiece can find their way to the patients?

Brown or yellow stains on the teeth and tongue

Prior to a dentist prescribing chlorhexidine, which potential side effects should, which potential side effects should be reviewed with the patient?

For maximum comfort and efficiency

Why is proper positioning of the patient and operator necessary during coronal polishing?

Plaque

What do dice sing agents help to identify in the patient's mouth?

A sequence

What should he established in a complete coronal Polish procedure to ensure that no area of the teeth are missed

Cementum or dentin

When using abrasive agents, the dental tubules can be uncovered, causing thinning of the

A disclosing agent

What can be placed on the teeth after a coronal Polish to determine that staining has been removed?

Aquire scratches

During a coronal polishing procedure, using a course abrasive on restorative materials may cause the tooth surface to

prophy cup

Which of the following is an instrument attachment commonly used during coronal polishing?

Incisal third

The polishing stroke should move from the gingival third to the

Remove enamel

The use of coarse, abrasive prophy paste during coronal polishing could

It removes bioburden

Pre-cleaning before disinfection is important because

Prophy brush

Which of the following is used on the occlusal surfaces of the teeth to clean pits and fissures?

A mask

To reduce the risks associated with the inhalation of spray and spatter fluids. The operator should wear

Disclosing agents

Which of the following is applied to the patient’s teeth help assess home-care needs?

Short, intermittent and overlapping

What strokes should be used when polishing the surface of a tooth?

Formation of new deposits

Which of the following slowed as a results of coronal polishing

Pushes polishing paste into the sulcus

How does a fast rotating polishing cup damage gingival tissue?

The Patients teeth are sensitive

Which of the following is a CONTRAINDICATION to coronal polishing

Slows the formation of new deposits

Which of the following is a benefit of coronal polishing?

Iodophor

What disinfectant’s antimicrobial activity is inhibited by hard water?

Flat on the floor

How should the feet of an operator be positioned when seated for a coronal polishing procedure?

Saliva ejector

Which of the following is an example of a single-use item appropriate for a coronal polishing procedure?

1-2 seconds

The is the recommended length if time per stroke that a revolving polishing cupo should be on the surface of a tooth

Zirconium silicate

Which of the following should be used during a coronal polishing procedure on patients who present with numerous tooth-colored restorations?

Tuberculocidal

Which of the following describes an intermediate- level disinfectant?

Fungicidal

Antimicrobial agents that kill mildew are

9 oclock

What position should a right handed operator be in when polishing the maxillary left posterior quadrant?

After each quadrant is polished

When should a patient’s mouth be rinsed with water during a coronal polish?

Only necessary to polish teeth with visible stains

What is one of the benefits of a selective polish?

Tetracycline stains

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic stains?

A scavenging system

Contaminated aerosols can be contained with all of the following except

Overgloves

When retrieving an item from a drawer at Chairside, the operator should sure what type of glove?

Hypodermic needles

Which of the following is considered to be regulated waste?

Wear gloves when removing contaminated covers; use clean bare hands to place new covers

Which of the following precautions best describes what to do when removing and placing surface covers?

Release the rheostat before removing it from the mouth

What precaution should be taken with the hand piece to prevent splatter of debris during coronal polishing?

Light to moderate

What type of pressure is commonly used during coronal polishing?

Operators floor

Which of the following is considered a housekeeping surface?