Coronal Polsihing Flashcards
List three objectives of the prophylaxis?
- Remove stain and plaque
- Smooths tooth surface
- Removes extrinsic stains
Name the two main grasps used for intro oral instrumentation:
- Modified pen grasp
2. Pen grasp
Describe the fulcrum and what finger is used:
Provides stability for operator and the finger used is the ring finger.
Name two key objectives in fulcrum placement:
Same arch and same quad
When positioned as an operator eyes should be what distance from the working field?
12” to 14”
What should the revolution of a polishing cup be when polishing teeth?
Max 5- 10,000 RPM
Describe the stroke of a polishing cup?
Patting, wiping, overlapping stroke.
Gingival was to occlusal/ incisal
On/ off
What is used to clean the occlusal surfaces of the teeth during prophylaxis?
Bristle brush
Describe the concept of selective polishing?
Avoid Removing enamel by polishing only surfaces with extrinsic stain
How is an abrasive selected for use prior to polishing?
Less equals more abrasive
Depends on the stain
Explain how speed up application pressure leads to frictional heat created during a polishing procedure?
⬆️ speed
⬆️pressure }⬆️heat
⬆️abrasive
What is the most common type of abrasive and
prophey paste?
Calcium carbonate
How can you prevent splattering of prophy paste when in use?
Saliva ejector -> pt must always hold
Keeping speed down Only use rheostat on tooth
Describe how suction is best utilize during a polishing procedure?
Patient holds and controlled by Pte
Describe the cleaning process of a denture in the dentist office?
- Use ultrasonic bath
- denture in a baggie with tartar and stain solution
- put baggy in beaker and set an ultrasonic
- run for 20 minutes
- Take out and look at the debris/calculus brush with denture brush rinse put in cup with water
