Coronal Polish Flashcards
Can the qualified RDA in coronal polish perform this procedure as part of a prophylaxis?
NO
Only prior to fluoride application, acid etch, placement of rubber dam, bands, crowns, and restorations/ after removal of perio pack
What is the most common stain on the mouths of children?
Yellow
Most common in any mouth
Tetracycline stain is classified as which type of stain?
Intrinsic- endogenous stain
It’s within a struct. & orig. in tooth development
Yellow stain is classified as which type of stain?
Extrinsic- exogenous stain
It’s external & orig. from outside sources
Define:
Extrinsic stain
Exterior surf. of tooth
Removed by polish
Define:
Intrinsic stain
Stain w/in the tooth structure
Not removed by polish
Define:
Exogenous stain
Developed from sources outside of the teeth
May or may not be removed by polish
Define:
Endogenous stain
Develop from w/in tooth
Not removed by polish
Classify a stain caused by amalgam or silver nitrate
Intrinsic- exogenous
It’s w/in tooth structure & orig. from outside sources
What is the instrument grasp of choice during coronal polish?
Modified pen grasp
FULCRUM
Who may perform coronal polishing procedures?
RDA w/ completed course & cert. in polishing
What is a fulcrum?
A finger rest to help stabilize an instrument
