DANB Coronal Polishing Exam Guide.
A lack of visible staining on the coronal surface of a tooth indicates - CORRECT ANSWER There is no
need for coronal polish
When beginning coronal polishing, a right-handed operator should be positioned between. - CORRECT
ANSWER 8 and 9 o'clock
The three basic phases in calculus formation are - CORRECT ANSWER pellice, biofilm and mineralization
What type of stain is caused by continuous use of stannous fluoride? - CORRECT ANSWER Brown /
yellow
White spots on a tooth are - CORRECT ANSWER demineralized areas
Which type of staining can NOT be removed by an oral prophylaxis? - CORRECT ANSWER Endogenous
What is the recommended length of time per stroke that a revolving polishing cup should be on the
surface of a tooth? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 - 2 seconds
The labial surface of a tooth faces toward the - CORRECT ANSWER lips
Antimicrobial agents that kill mildew are called - CORRECT ANSWER fungicidal
After a coronal polish, excess water and debris are removed from the mouth by using a(n) - CORRECT
ANSWER high - volume evacuator
Contaminated aerosols can be contained with all of the following EXCEPT. - CORRECT ANSWER A
scavenging system
, (-Correct barrier PPE.
-Patient use of microbial rinse.
-A scavenging system.
-high volume evacuation.)
How often should a polishing agent be applied during a coronal polishing procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER as frequently as needed
Which of the following is performed immediately after removing damaged gloves during patient
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Hand washing
Which of the following is an example of a single-use item appropriate for a coronal polishing procedure?
- CORRECT ANSWER Saliva ejector
When completing a coronal polish, what can be applied to the teeth to evaluate technique? - CORRECT
ANSWER Disclosing agent
What should be done when using two different types of polishing agents during a coronal polish? -
CORRECT ANSWER use separate cups
How should teeth appear after completing coronal polishing? - CORRECT ANSWER Glossy
What position should a right-handed operator be in when polishing the maxillary left posterior
quadrant? - CORRECT ANSWER 9 o'clock
In dental offices that still maintain paper records, all necessary corrections to a patient's dental record
must be made by using a - CORRECT ANSWER Black ink pen to draw a line through the previous entry,
initial and date the corrections.
A small pinpoint depression on the surface of a tooth is called a - CORRECT ANSWER pit
A lack of visible staining on the coronal surface of a tooth indicates - CORRECT ANSWER There is no
need for coronal polish
When beginning coronal polishing, a right-handed operator should be positioned between. - CORRECT
ANSWER 8 and 9 o'clock
The three basic phases in calculus formation are - CORRECT ANSWER pellice, biofilm and mineralization
What type of stain is caused by continuous use of stannous fluoride? - CORRECT ANSWER Brown /
yellow
White spots on a tooth are - CORRECT ANSWER demineralized areas
Which type of staining can NOT be removed by an oral prophylaxis? - CORRECT ANSWER Endogenous
What is the recommended length of time per stroke that a revolving polishing cup should be on the
surface of a tooth? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 - 2 seconds
The labial surface of a tooth faces toward the - CORRECT ANSWER lips
Antimicrobial agents that kill mildew are called - CORRECT ANSWER fungicidal
After a coronal polish, excess water and debris are removed from the mouth by using a(n) - CORRECT
ANSWER high - volume evacuator
Contaminated aerosols can be contained with all of the following EXCEPT. - CORRECT ANSWER A
scavenging system
, (-Correct barrier PPE.
-Patient use of microbial rinse.
-A scavenging system.
-high volume evacuation.)
How often should a polishing agent be applied during a coronal polishing procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER as frequently as needed
Which of the following is performed immediately after removing damaged gloves during patient
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Hand washing
Which of the following is an example of a single-use item appropriate for a coronal polishing procedure?
- CORRECT ANSWER Saliva ejector
When completing a coronal polish, what can be applied to the teeth to evaluate technique? - CORRECT
ANSWER Disclosing agent
What should be done when using two different types of polishing agents during a coronal polish? -
CORRECT ANSWER use separate cups
How should teeth appear after completing coronal polishing? - CORRECT ANSWER Glossy
What position should a right-handed operator be in when polishing the maxillary left posterior
quadrant? - CORRECT ANSWER 9 o'clock
In dental offices that still maintain paper records, all necessary corrections to a patient's dental record
must be made by using a - CORRECT ANSWER Black ink pen to draw a line through the previous entry,
initial and date the corrections.
A small pinpoint depression on the surface of a tooth is called a - CORRECT ANSWER pit
