Finishing and Polishing Flashcards
1
Q
AMG polishing:
A
- pumice and tin oxide slurry or in water
- used w/ separate non abrasive rubber cups
- after 24h
2
Q
Composite polishing:
A
- silicon carbide or diamond or aluminium oxide impregnated disk or cup
- aluminium oxide or diamond polishing pastes
- immediately after placement and curing
3
Q
What do we use for occlusal surfaces?
A
diamond polishing system
4
Q
What do we use for buccal/labial surfaces?
A
- diamond polishing system
- polishing discs
5
Q
What do we use for lingual surfaces?
A
- diamond polishing system
- polishing discs
6
Q
What do we use for incisal surfaces?
A
- diamond polishing system
- polishing discs
7
Q
What do we use for proximal surfaces?
A
- diamond polishing system
- strips
- polishing discs
8
Q
What do we use for inter proximal surfaces?
A
strips
9
Q
What type of handpiece do we use for polishing?
A
slow speed handpiece
10
Q
Color for gross reduction
- contours of teeth
- easier proximal surface access:
A
black
red
11
Q
Color for contouring
- contours of teeth
- easier proximal surface access:
A
dark blue
dark orange
12
Q
Color for finishing
- contours of teeth
- easier proximal surface access:
A
blue
orange
13
Q
Color for polishing
- contours of teeth
- easier proximal surface access:
A
light blue
yellow
14
Q
Strips for Reduction and Contouring:
A
coarse, medium
15
Q
Strips for Finishing and Polishing:
A
fine, super fine
