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FREE DENTISTRY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CH 58
CORONAL POLISH EXAM QUESTIONS
Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation
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-Guarantee passing score -55 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: types of endogenous stains include those caused by:
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an excessive amount of fluoride during formation of the tooth, would be that resulting from medications taken by the mother or the child during tooth development.Question 2: does polishing teeth improve the uptake of professionally applied fluoride
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no it does not
Question 3: that portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity
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clinical crown
Question 4: stains are what kind of problem
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primarily an esthetic problem
Question 5: calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to tooth surfaces
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calculus
Question 6: what are the two methods of stain removal
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air-powder polishing and rubber cup polishing
Question 7: indications for coronal polishing
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before placement of dental sealants, before placement of dental dam, before cementation of orthodontic bands, before application of acid etching solution on enamel, before cementation of crowns and bridges
Question 8: contraindications for coronal polishing
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when no stain is present, patients who are at high risk for dental caries, sensitive teeth, newly erupted teeth Question 9: Black stain is more common :
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in girls, found in clean mouths, difficult to remove Question 10: for access to the mandibular arch, position the patient's head _____ when the mouth is open, the lower jaw is _____
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chin down, parallel to the floor Question 11: a technique used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth
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coronal polishing
Question 12: stains that occur within the tooth sturcture that may be removed by polishing
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intrinsic
Question 13: what is the purpose of selective polishing
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to avoid unnecessary removal of even small amounts of surface enamel
Question 14: exogenous stains are caused by what
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environmental agents Question 15: the complete removal of calculus, debris, stain, and plaque from the teeth also commonly known as prophy or cleaning
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oral prophylaxis Question 16: ___ is a procedure in which only those teeth or surfaces with stain are polished
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selective polishing Question 17: smooth tooth surface is ____ likely to retain plaque, calculus and stain
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less
Question 18: what is used to activate the rheostat
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the toe of the foot, the sole of the foot remains flat on the floor, similar to its position when operating a gas pedal on a car Question 19: if you are using two polishing agents with different degrees of coarseness you should always do what
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use a separate polishing cup for each one. Use the most abrasive agent first, then, finish with the finest.
Question 20: coronal polishing is strictly limited to
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the clinical crowns of the teeth Question 21: commercial premixed abrasive paste used for polishing teeth and restorations
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prophy paste
Question 22: what does polishing reduce
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the endotoxins and the bacteria on the cementum Question 23: a technique that is used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth
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rubber cup polishing
Question 24: for maximum support and safety, keep the fulcrum___
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as close to the area you are polishing as possible, preferably on the same dental arch
Question 25: when polishing what can you do to minimize frictional heat
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move frequently from tooth to tooth, frequently replenish the supply of polishing agent Question 26: examples of intrinsic stains are:
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tobacco stains from smoking, chewing or dipping and stains from dental amalgam
Question 27: what is the appearance of black stain and what causes it,
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thin black like on the teeth near the gingival margin.caused by natural tendencies
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