Coronal Polishing Flashcards
Coronal Polishing
Used to remove biofilm and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth
Strictly limited to the clinical crowns of the teeth
Oral Prophylaxis
Commonly known as a prophy or a cleaning, is the complete removal of calculus, debris, stains, and biofilm from the teeth
Calculus
Hard mineralized deposit attached to the teeth
Air-Powder Polishing
Specially designed handpiece with a nozzle that delivers a high-pressure stream of warm water and sodium bicarbonate. (cavatron machine)
Rubber-Cup polishing
Most common technique for removing stains and plaque and for polishing teeth.
An abrasive polishing agent is placed in a rubber polishing cup and is rotated by a prophy angle attached to the slow speed handpiece
Polishing Cups
Is attached to the reusable prophy angel by snap-on or screw- on attachment and is used to clean and polish the smooth surfaces of the teeth
Bristle Brushes
made from natural or synthetic materials and may be used to remove stains from deep pits and fissures of the enamel surfaces.
Can cause severe gingival lacerations
Abrasives
Polishing materials. Are used to remove stains and to polish natural teeth, prostetic appliances, restorations, and castings.
Available in extra coarse, coarse, medium, fine, and extra fine.
Dental sealants
Highly effective in preventing dental caries in the pit and fissure areas of the teeth.
Contains acrylate resins. Do NOT use sealants on patients with known acrylate allergies.
Polymerization
Setting or curing
Self cured materials
Supplied as a to-part system (base and catalyst); mixed together, they harden within 1 minute.
Light-cured
Cure when exposed to ultraviolet light
Etching
Contains phosphoric acid.
Wear protective gear, avoid contact with oral soft tissue, eyes and skin.
