Coronal Polishing

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Spatter

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

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Grit

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

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Healthy gingiva

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

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Endogenous

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

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Aluminum oxide paste

Which agent is appropriate for polishing a veneer?

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Separate prophy cup

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

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Oral prophylaxis

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

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Increase amount of material used to coronal Polish

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

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High-volume evacuator tip

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

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

Which of the following does an oral prophylaxis accomplish?

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Oral prophylaxis

Full debridement is mainly accomplished by performing an?

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Oral prophylaxis

Periodontal measurements takes place during an?

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Gingival curettage

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

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Plaque build up

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

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Scaling

Complete debridement of dental plaque can only be accomplished by

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Frictional heat

Powder abrasives should be wetted to minimize

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Abrasion

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

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Regular prophy paste

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


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Increase size of grit

Which of the following actions will increase tooth surface abrasion

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The tooth enamel is demineralized

Coronal polishing should not be performed if

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Silex

Which of the following polishing agents is the most abrasive

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Final step

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

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Oral prophylaxis

What is the primary treatment for gingivitis?

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Dentist or hygienist

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

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Medium , then fine

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

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Basic mouthwash

Which of the following can be mixed with powder abrasives?

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Fine sapphire

Which of the following abrasives is indicated for porcelain surfaces?

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Silicate

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

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Adapt to the contours of the teeth

A soft, flexible and webbed rubber cup is used to

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toxic

Waste that may be poisonous is classified as

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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

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No stain present

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

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Polish interproximal surfaces

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

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Maintain a predetermined sequence of polishing

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

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Utility housekeeping

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

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9 o'clock

What is optimal operator position for maxillary arch polishing?

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Hard rubber cup pressure

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

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Turn

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

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Reduced plaque, calculus and stain accumulation

Smooth and glossy surfaces of the teeth help to

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Mutant streptococci

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

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Tablet or liquid

In what form are disclosing agents available?

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Provides a smooth surface that is easy to keep clean

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

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Exposed dentin

Dental hypersensitivity is the result of

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Revolutions per minute

What does the abbreviation rpm mean?

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Intermediate

To what classification level do synthetic phenolic disinfectant belong?

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Light handle

which of the following poses the greatest risk for crosscontamination?

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Disclosing agents

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

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Remove stains and plaque from surface of teeth

Which of the following is the objective for coronal polishing?

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Gingival margin

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

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Rheostat

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

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Coronal polishing

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

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Gingivitis

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

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Exposed cementum

Bristle brushes are not recommended when polishing?

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Clinical crown

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

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Semicritical

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

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Pen

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

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Selective polishing

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

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The lower jaw

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

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Newly erupted enamel can be damaged

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

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Demineralized areas

White spots on a tooth are

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Headrest

Which of the following items requires a surface barrier?

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Fulcrum / finger rest

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

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Bloodstream

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

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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?

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For maximum comfort and efficiency

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

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Plaque

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

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A sequence

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

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Cementum or dentin

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

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A disclosing agent

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

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Aquire scratches

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

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prophy cup

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