Anterior Composite Finishing and Polishing

Question 1

The process of removing surface roughness, defects, or scratches through the use of cutting or grinding instruments or both.

Answer 1

finishing

Question 2

The process of creating surface luster or gloss.

Answer 2

polishing

Question 3

how finishing and polishing improve oral health?

Answer 3

by creating a smooth contour physiologically in harmony with supporting tissues, therefore minimising plaque accumulation, and consequently preventing periodontal disease and recurrent caries.

Question 4

Depressions and elevations of anterior teeth

Answer 4

Most anterior teeth have three main elevations and two main depressions.

Question 5

The …. depression is generally longer, deeper, and narrower than the …… depression, which is wider and more curved?

Answer 5

mesial : long deep narrow

distal : wide and more curved

Question 6

Macromorphology

Answer 6

-angle lines
-incisal embrasures contour
-buccal contour