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_____ helps remove interproximal plaque not reached by polishing and to remove prophy paste
not rinsed out. flossing
polishing approximately ___1___ to ___2___ seconds per tooth is adequate to remove light
plaque and stain. 1. 3
2. 5
the. rubber cup should be filled every ___1___ to ___2___. teeth. 1. 2
2. 3
The rubber cup is filled with the prophy paste by slowly running the handpiece while pressing
the cup into the paste. true
the ring finger side of the hand should be used as a ________. fulcrum
the handpiece should be held with a modified ___1___ with the ___2___ and ___3___ fingers on
top and the ___4___ beneath. 1. pen grasp
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2. index
3. middle
4. thumb
to reduce the presence of bacteria in the aerosols generated by polishing, the use of a ______ is
beneficial. pre-procedural mouthrinse
A high ___1___ is usually the sound heard when the handpiece is running too ___2___. 1.
whine or whistle
2. fast
___1___ polishing should be mixed with ___2___ before being applied. 1. dry
2. water
All commercially available prophylaxis pastes are composed of basically similar ingredients:
silicon dioxide, flavoring and color agents, and artificial sweetener. true
Fine or medium grit prophy is recommended for routine use. true
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_____ helps remove interproximal plaque not reached by polishing and to remove prophy paste
not rinsed out. flossing
polishing approximately ___1___ to ___2___ seconds per tooth is adequate to remove light
plaque and stain. 1. 3
2. 5
the. rubber cup should be filled every ___1___ to ___2___. teeth. 1. 2
2. 3
The rubber cup is filled with the prophy paste by slowly running the handpiece while pressing
the cup into the paste. true
the ring finger side of the hand should be used as a ________. fulcrum
the handpiece should be held with a modified ___1___ with the ___2___ and ___3___ fingers on
top and the ___4___ beneath. 1. pen grasp
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2. index
3. middle
4. thumb
to reduce the presence of bacteria in the aerosols generated by polishing, the use of a ______ is
beneficial. pre-procedural mouthrinse
A high ___1___ is usually the sound heard when the handpiece is running too ___2___. 1.
whine or whistle
2. fast
___1___ polishing should be mixed with ___2___ before being applied. 1. dry
2. water
All commercially available prophylaxis pastes are composed of basically similar ingredients:
silicon dioxide, flavoring and color agents, and artificial sweetener. true
Fine or medium grit prophy is recommended for routine use. true
