Chlorahexadine Stain - ANSWER Found in Chewing Gum and Mouthrinses, Yellowish to green brown in color
Endogenous Stains - ANSWER Originate within the
... [Show More] tooth through developmental and systemic disturbances and CAN'T be removed
Exogenous Stains - ANSWER Those that originate outside the tooth and are caused by environmental agents
Extrinsic Stains - ANSWER Are those stains that appear on the exterior of the tooth and CAN be removed
Intrinsic Stains - ANSWER Are caused by environmental source but CAN'T be removed because the stain has become incorporated into the tooth structure
Black Stain - ANSWER Thin Black line on the teeth near the gingival margin, Frequently found in clean mouths. Extrinsic
Tobacco Stain - ANSWER A very tenacious dark brown or black stain - Extrinsic
Brown or yellow stain - ANSWER Most commonly found on the buccal surfaces of the maxillary molars and the lingual surfaces of the lower anterior Incisors - Extrinsic
Dental plaque agents - ANSWER Reddish brown stain on the interproximal and cervical areas of the teeth. Caused by prescription mouth princes that contain chlorhexidine - Extrinsic
Nasmyths membrane - ANSWER Light green or brownish stain caused by food stains in the residue of epithelium, on newly erupted teeth - Extrinsic
Natural rubber polishing cups - ANSWER More resilient and do not stain the teeth
Synthetic polishing cups - ANSWER should be used for patients with latex allergies
Zirconium Silicate - ANSWER Good for Gold, Exposed dentin, tooth colored restorations
Tin Oxide - ANSWER Good on enamel and metallic restorations, mixed with water, alcohol, glycerin
Flour of pumice - ANSWER to Remove stains from enamel, High abrasiveness
Chalk - ANSWER Mild abrasive, used in some prophy pastes and for both whitening
Prophy Brushes should not be used on ___________ ? - ANSWER Dentin
When polishing: - ANSWER 1)Apply light pressure so the cup flares into sulcus 1 - 2mm
2) Go from the Gingival 3rd to the occlusal 3rd
3) overlapping strokes
What grasp is used to operate the prophy angle? - ANSWER Pen grasp
Periodontal dressings Types - ANSWER Zinc oxide - Eugenol (come in powder or liquid form
What instruments are used to remove periodontal dressings - ANSWER Spoon excavator sickle Explorer and Surgical hoe [Show Less]