Day 4 Chapters 58

Front 1

Selective polishing

Back 1

A procedure in which only those or surfaces with stain are polished

Front 2

Therapeutic polishing

Back 2

Refers to polishing of the root surfaces that have been exposed during periodontal surgery

Front 3

Black stain

Back 3

Thin black line on the teeth near the gingival margin. More common in girls. Frequently found in clean mouths. Difficult to remove. Caused by natural tendencies

Front 4

Brown stain

Back 4

Most commonly find on the buccal surfaces of the maxillary molars and lingual surfaces of the lower anterior incisors. Caused by poor oral hygiene or by the use of a toothpaste with inadequate cleaning action.

Front 5

Green stain

Back 5

Appears as a green or green-yellow stain, usually on the facial surfaces of the maxillary anterior teeth. Most common stain in childern. Caused by poor oral hygiene when bacteria or fungi are retained in bacterial plaque.

Front 6

Dental fluorosis

Back 6

Also referred to as mottled enamel; result from ingesting of excessive fluoride during the mineralization period of tooth development. Caused by baring degrees of discoloration ranging from a few white spots to extensive white areas or distinct brown stains

Front 7

Silver amalgam stain

Back 7

Appears as a grey or black discoloration around a restoration. Caused whenetallic ions from the amalgam penetratw into the dentin and emamel.

Front 8

Bristle brush

Back 8

Bristle brushes are made from natural or synthetic materials and may be used to remove stains from the deep pits and fissure of enamel surfaces

Front 9

Air polishing

Back 9

An alternative to traditional rubber cup polishing. The airpowder polishing technique uses a specially designed handpiece with a nozzle that delivers a high-pressure stream of warm water and sodium bicarbonate.

Front 10

Silex

Back 10

Fairly abrasive; used for cleaning more heavily stained tooth surfaces.