Question 1

Which polishing paste is recommended for use on filled hybrid composites and resin restorations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular prophy
B)  Micron-fine sapphire
C)  Tin oxide
D)  Aluminum oxideE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

What will the operator ask the patient to do throughout the prophylaxis procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear safety glasses.
B)  Keep their eyes closed.
C)  Keep the mouth open wide.
D)  All of the above should be asked.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which procedure is included with an oral prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluoride treatment
B)  Removal of calculus and debris
C)  Examination
D)  Removal of decayE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Some polishing agents come as powders to be mixed with water or mouthwash.What consistency works most effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emulsion
B)  Slurry
C)  Dry and crumbly
D)  Wet and sloppyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The air-polishing technique uses a specially designed handpiece with a nozzle that delivers a high-pressure stream of warm water what additive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium tungstate
B)  Calcium hydroxide
C)  Sodium hypochlorite
D)  Sodium bicarbonateE) All of the above
F) None of the above D

Question 6

What is the Theory of Selective Polishing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Polish the teeth that are visible.
B)  Polish occlusal surfaces of the teeth.
C)  Polish the teeth that have stains.
D)  Polish the facial surfaces of teeth.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

A stain that is dull and yellowish-brown in color is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  cigarettes or cigars.
B)  inadequate toothpaste or poor hygiene.
C)  tetracycline.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

A right-handed operator generally begins seated at the ____ o'clock position,and a left-handed operator begins seated at the _____ o'clock position.

Accepted Answer

A)  8; 3
B)  11; 1
C)  10; 2
D)  Seating can be in any position in which the operator is comfortable.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

What is the most common technique for stain removal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scaler
B)  Toothbrush
C)  Floss
D)  Rubber cup polishingE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Black stain:

Accepted Answer

A)  has no relationship to poor oral hygiene.
B)  is rare.
C)  is usually caused by food pigments.
D)  covers most of the crowns of teeth.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which statement is correct regarding selective polishing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The abrasive agent used during coronal polishing actually removes a small amount of the fluoride-rich outer enamel layer.
B)  The abrasive agent used during coronal polishing actually removes a small amount of the fluoride-depleted outer enamel layer.
C)  The abrasive agent used during coronal polishing impedes uptake of fluoride by the outer layer of enamel.
D)  Fluoride contained in the abrasive agent is not taken up by the teeth.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

For what are disclosing agents used?

Accepted Answer

A)  To identify areas of plaque
B)  To evaluates the effectiveness of polishing
C)  To shows intrinsic stain
D)  Both a and bE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

When would bristle brushes be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  For exposed cementum
B)  For exposed dentin
C)  For deep pits and fissures on the enamel surfaces
D)  For interproximal subgingival areasE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The term fulcrum is used to describe the placement of the _____ finger of the hand to stabilize the handpiece or instrument being used.

Accepted Answer

A)  first
B)  second
C)  third
D)  fourthE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

How should a bristle brush be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rotate rapidly before touching the tooth surface.
B)  Apply lightly to the tooth surface while revolving at the lowest speed.
C)  Place on the tooth while not rotating, and rotate slowly.
D)  Place on the tooth while not rotating, and rotate in a reverse direction.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

What is the purpose of the coronal polishing technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a substitute for an oral prophylaxis
B)  To remove calculus, debris, stain, and plaque from teeth
C)  To remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth.
D)  To be performed by any dental assistantE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 17

Which type of stain is incorporated into the tooth surface and cannot be removed easily if at all?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tobacco
B)  Coffee
C)  Tetracycline
D)  IronE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The right-angle handpiece is held with which grasp?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pen
B)  Palm-thumb
C)  Reverse palm-thumb
D)  Any that is comfortableE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The lingual surfaces of the maxillary right quadrant are polished with the patient's head positioned ______ the operator.

Accepted Answer

A)  up and toward
B)  up and away from
C)  down and toward
D)  down and away fromE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Polishing _____ the uptake of professionally applied fluoride; therefore,polishing is _____ before fluoride application.

Accepted Answer

A)  improves; necessary
B)  improves; not necessary
C)  does not improve; necessary
D)  does not improve; not necessaryE) B) and D)
F) None of the above D

Exam 58: Coronal Polishing

Which polishing paste is recommended for use on filled hybrid composites and resin restorations?

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What will the operator ask the patient to do throughout the prophylaxis procedure?

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Which procedure is included with an oral prophylaxis?

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Some polishing agents come as powders to be mixed with water or mouthwash.What consistency works most effectively?

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The air-polishing technique uses a specially designed handpiece with a nozzle that delivers a high-pressure stream of warm water what additive?

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What is the Theory of Selective Polishing?

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A stain that is dull and yellowish-brown in color is caused by:

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A right-handed operator generally begins seated at the ____ o'clock position,and a left-handed operator begins seated at the _____ o'clock position.

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What is the most common technique for stain removal?

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Black stain:

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Which statement is correct regarding selective polishing?

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For what are disclosing agents used?

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When would bristle brushes be used?

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The term fulcrum is used to describe the placement of the _____ finger of the hand to stabilize the handpiece or instrument being used.

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How should a bristle brush be used?

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What is the purpose of the coronal polishing technique?

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Which type of stain is incorporated into the tooth surface and cannot be removed easily if at all?

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The right-angle handpiece is held with which grasp?

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The lingual surfaces of the maxillary right quadrant are polished with the patient's head positioned ______ the operator.

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Polishing _____ the uptake of professionally applied fluoride; therefore,polishing is _____ before fluoride application.

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