Question 1

Medium to coarse prophy paste should be used during power polishing to remove light stain from the enamel surface.Overheating of the tooth can occur if an insufficient amount of prophy paste is used during power polishing.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true. D

Question 2

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function.
-To protect the clinician from aerosols and spatter

Accepted Answer

A)  Mirror
B)  Prophy paste
C)  Petroleum jelly
D)  Floss
E)  Saliva ejectorF) GauzeG) Personal protective equipmentH) Air/water syringe G

Question 3

Polishing teeth is selective because

Accepted Answer

A)   Polishing with an abrasive agent removes part of the outer,fluoride-rich layer of the tooth.
B)   Polishing all surfaces is too time-consuming.
C)   The procedure is not well-tolerated by most patients.
D)   It creates a large amount of aerosols. A

Question 4

Selective polishing is a technique used to polish specific teeth that present with intrinsic stain.The selective polishing technique has been incorporated into practice to reduce damage to the enamel surface.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 5

Air polishing includes all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium bicarbonate
B)   Hydrogen peroxide
C)   Water
D)   Air

Question 6

You plan to use the air polisher on a patient who has generalized recession and furcation involvement.Biofilm is generally present on most tooth surfaces and there is no visible stain.The polishing agent of choice would be

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium bicarbonate
B)   Glycine
C)   Calcium carbonate
D)   Aluminum trihydroxide

Question 7

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function.
-To prevent cracking or drying of the lips

Accepted Answer

A)  Mirror
B)  Prophy paste
C)  Petroleum jelly
D)  Floss
E)  Saliva ejectorF) GauzeG) Personal protective equipmentH) Air/water syringe

Question 8

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function.
-For stain removal

Accepted Answer

A)  Mirror
B)  Prophy paste
C)  Petroleum jelly
D)  Floss
E)  Saliva ejectorF) GauzeG) Personal protective equipmentH) Air/water syringe

Question 9

Sodium bicarbonate is indicated for the removal of extrinsic stain.Sodium bicarbonate is safe to use on composites,glass ionomer,and gold.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 10

Which method of polishing is used to remove extrinsic stain from the enamel surface?

Accepted Answer

A)   Manual polishing
B)   Power polishing
C)   Air polishing
D)   All of the above

Question 11

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function.
-To rinse the teeth

Accepted Answer

A)  Mirror
B)  Prophy paste
C)  Petroleum jelly
D)  Floss
E)  Saliva ejectorF) GauzeG) Personal protective equipmentH) Air/water syringe

Question 12

When selecting a polishing agent the least abrasive agent that will produce effective results should be selected.Restorations should never be polished.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 13

Contraindications to air polishing include all of the following situations EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium-restricted diet
B)   Severe gingival inflammation
C)   Orthodontic appliances
D)   Caries

Question 14

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function.
-To remove prophy paste from interproximal surfaces

Accepted Answer

A)  Mirror
B)  Prophy paste
C)  Petroleum jelly
D)  Floss
E)  Saliva ejectorF) GauzeG) Personal protective equipmentH) Air/water syringe

Question 15

Your patient presents with localized light staining on smooth tooth surface and no restorations.Based on this finding you plan to

Accepted Answer

A)   Omit polishing procedures.
B)   Polish all teeth with a fine paste.
C)   Polish areas of staining with a fine paste.
D)   Polish areas of staining with a medium paste.

Question 16

The Mohs hardness value for enamel is

Accepted Answer

A)   3.0
B)   4.0
C)   5.0
D)   9.3

Question 17

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function.
-To remove excess saliva and paste

Accepted Answer

A)  Mirror
B)  Prophy paste
C)  Petroleum jelly
D)  Floss
E)  Saliva ejectorF) GauzeG) Personal protective equipmentH) Air/water syringe

Question 18

Which of the following are contraindications for polishing? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Exposed root surfaces
B)   Demineralization
C)   Amalgam restorations
D)   Primary teeth

Question 19

All of the following items may cause extrinsic stains to form on the enamel surface EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stannous fluoride
B)   Coffee
C)   Smoking
D)   Tetracycline

Question 20

Which of the following restorative materials is the hardest material when it comes to esthetics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Amalgam
B)   Porcelain
C)   Composite
D)   Gold

Exam 29: Polishing

Medium to coarse prophy paste should be used during power polishing to remove light stain from the enamel surface.Overheating of the tooth can occur if an insufficient amount of prophy paste is used during power polishing.

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function. -To protect the clinician from aerosols and spatter

Polishing teeth is selective because

Selective polishing is a technique used to polish specific teeth that present with intrinsic stain.The selective polishing technique has been incorporated into practice to reduce damage to the enamel surface.

Air polishing includes all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

You plan to use the air polisher on a patient who has generalized recession and furcation involvement.Biofilm is generally present on most tooth surfaces and there is no visible stain.The polishing agent of choice would be

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function. -To prevent cracking or drying of the lips

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function. -For stain removal

Sodium bicarbonate is indicated for the removal of extrinsic stain.Sodium bicarbonate is safe to use on composites,glass ionomer,and gold.

Which method of polishing is used to remove extrinsic stain from the enamel surface?

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function. -To rinse the teeth

When selecting a polishing agent the least abrasive agent that will produce effective results should be selected.Restorations should never be polished.

Contraindications to air polishing include all of the following situations EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function. -To remove prophy paste from interproximal surfaces

Your patient presents with localized light staining on smooth tooth surface and no restorations.Based on this finding you plan to

The Mohs hardness value for enamel is

Match the polishing armamentarium with its function. -To remove excess saliva and paste

Which of the following are contraindications for polishing? Select all that apply.

All of the following items may cause extrinsic stains to form on the enamel surface EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following restorative materials is the hardest material when it comes to esthetics?