MDA Chapter 58 Coronal Polishing
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
calculus - CORRECT ANSWER - Calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become
mineralized and adhere to tooth surfaces
Clinical crown - CORRECT ANSWER - The portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral
cavity.
Coronal Polishing - CORRECT ANSWER - A technique used to remove plaque and stains
from the coronal surfaces of the teeth
Endogenous stains - CORRECT ANSWER - Stains developed within the structure of the
tooth.
Exogenous stains - CORRECT ANSWER - Stains developed from external sources.
Extrinsic stains - CORRECT ANSWER - Stains that occur on the external surfaces of the
teeth that may be removed by polishing.
Fulcrum - CORRECT ANSWER - Finger rest used when an instrument or hand piece is
held for a specified time.
Intrinsic stains - CORRECT ANSWER - Stains that occur within the tooth structure that
may be removed by polishing.
Oral prophylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - The complete removal of calculus, debris,
stain, and plaque from the teeth.
, Prophy paste - CORRECT ANSWER - Commercial premixed abrasive paste used for
polishing teeth and restorations.
Rubber cup polishing - CORRECT ANSWER - A technique that is used to remove plaque
and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth.
extrinsic plaque and stains from the clinical crown - CORRECT ANSWER - A rubber cup
polishing with abrasives is used to remove what?
fine pumice - CORRECT ANSWER - Before etching and bonding of orthodontic brackets
on enamel, teeth may be polished using what?
The operator seated at the 9 o'clock position - CORRECT ANSWER - Proper positioning
of the patient and right-handed operator for coronal polishing of the maxilla involves what?
Begin with the distal surface of the most posterior tooth - CORRECT ANSWER - What is
recommended when polishing?
3 to 5 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER - To avoid the abrasive effects, what is the
recommended amount of time to spend polishing each tooth?
diamond paste - CORRECT ANSWER - What is recommended for polishing of porcelain
indirect restorations?
dental fluorosis - CORRECT ANSWER - The term "motted enamel" is an endogenous
stain that is also known as what?
tetracycline usage during tooth development - CORRECT ANSWER - Endogenous stains
on the teeth may be due to what?
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
calculus - CORRECT ANSWER - Calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become
mineralized and adhere to tooth surfaces
Clinical crown - CORRECT ANSWER - The portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral
cavity.
Coronal Polishing - CORRECT ANSWER - A technique used to remove plaque and stains
from the coronal surfaces of the teeth
Endogenous stains - CORRECT ANSWER - Stains developed within the structure of the
tooth.
Exogenous stains - CORRECT ANSWER - Stains developed from external sources.
Extrinsic stains - CORRECT ANSWER - Stains that occur on the external surfaces of the
teeth that may be removed by polishing.
Fulcrum - CORRECT ANSWER - Finger rest used when an instrument or hand piece is
held for a specified time.
Intrinsic stains - CORRECT ANSWER - Stains that occur within the tooth structure that
may be removed by polishing.
Oral prophylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - The complete removal of calculus, debris,
stain, and plaque from the teeth.
, Prophy paste - CORRECT ANSWER - Commercial premixed abrasive paste used for
polishing teeth and restorations.
Rubber cup polishing - CORRECT ANSWER - A technique that is used to remove plaque
and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth.
extrinsic plaque and stains from the clinical crown - CORRECT ANSWER - A rubber cup
polishing with abrasives is used to remove what?
fine pumice - CORRECT ANSWER - Before etching and bonding of orthodontic brackets
on enamel, teeth may be polished using what?
The operator seated at the 9 o'clock position - CORRECT ANSWER - Proper positioning
of the patient and right-handed operator for coronal polishing of the maxilla involves what?
Begin with the distal surface of the most posterior tooth - CORRECT ANSWER - What is
recommended when polishing?
3 to 5 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER - To avoid the abrasive effects, what is the
recommended amount of time to spend polishing each tooth?
diamond paste - CORRECT ANSWER - What is recommended for polishing of porcelain
indirect restorations?
dental fluorosis - CORRECT ANSWER - The term "motted enamel" is an endogenous
stain that is also known as what?
tetracycline usage during tooth development - CORRECT ANSWER - Endogenous stains
on the teeth may be due to what?
