Module 1: Key Terms- Coronal Polish

Key Terms – Coronal Polishing

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Calculus

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Hardened plaque mineralized by calcium & phosphate from saliva Clinical Crown: Visible part of the tooth above the gumline

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Coronal Polishing

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Removes plaque & stains from tooth surfaces

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Endogenous Stains

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Internal stains acquired during tooth development and systemic disturbances (affecting the body) Cannot be removed by scaling and/or polishing

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Exogenous Stains

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Develop either internally or on the external surface of a tooth after eruption

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Extrinsic Stains

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Appear on the exterior surface and can be polished away Example: Coffee, tea, wine and tobacco

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Intrinsic Stains

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Occur inside the tooth and cannot be polished off Example: Fractured tooth, pulp infection, tooth decay, too much fluoride

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Fulcrum

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Finger rest for stability during instrumentation

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Dental Prophylaxis

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Complete cleaning—removes calculus, stain, debris, & plaque

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Prophy Paste

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Gritty polishing paste used with rubber cup

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Rubber Cup Polishing

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Technique to remove surface plaque & stains

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Clinical Crown

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That portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity

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