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10 Cards in this Set
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Dental sealant |
Coating that cover the occllusal pits fissures of teeth |
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Disclosing agent |
Coloring agent that makes plaque visible when applied to teeth |
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Pontic |
Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth |
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Preventive dentistry |
Program of patient education, use of fluorides, application of deal sealants, proper nutrition, and plaque control |
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Systemic fluoride |
Fluoride that is ingested and then circulated throughout the body |
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Topical fluoride |
Fluoride that is applied directly to the tooth |
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Super-fine silex |
Used for removal of the light stains on tooth enamel |
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Fine pumice |
Mildly abrasive; used for more persistent stains, such as tobacco stains |
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Zirconium silicate |
Under for cleaning and polishing tooth surfaces (this material is highly effective and doesn't abrade tooth enamel) |
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Chalk |
Also known as whiting; chalk is precipitation calcium carbonate ( frequently incorporate into toothpaste and polishing paste to whiten the teeth) |
