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Duplicate of DEN 129 Coronal Polish State Exam REVIEW!
Duplicate of DEN 129 Coronal Polish State Exam REVIEW!
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1
It is advisable for all adults to use dental floss once every 24 hours
false
true
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2
It is illegal for an RDA to
use bristle brushes on occlusal surfaces
apply disclosing agent
apply topical fluoride
polish without supervision of a dentist
3
Disclosing solutions may
discolor the teeth
stain soft tissue surrounding the teeth
decalcify the teeth
all of the above
4
A pt with a rheumatic heart would not need pre & post antibiotic prophylaxis in order to coronal polish
true
false
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5
Finger rests (fulcrums) may be placed on the pt's face
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true
false
6
One of the following is NOT in the polishing armamentarium
ultrasonic cleaner
2x2 gauze
Air/water syringe
dental floss
7
During coronal polishing
B. Follow a planned procedure
A and B
C. apply abrasive with high speed and lots of pressure
A. apply paste to about 2-3 teeth at a time
8
A dental assistant may preform coronal polishing under which of the following
when directed by dentist/employer
after completing a Dental Board approved course AND after becoming an RDA
after becoming an RDA, & when directed by the dentist/employer
after completing a Dental Board approved course
9
Chromogenic bacteria refers to color producing bacteria
false
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true
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10
When polishing exposed root area, it is important to
polish with abrasive strips
use more polish than usual
none of the above
apply greater pressure with the rubber cup
11
It is not necessary to take a review of medical history when only coronal polishing
false
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true
12
The grasp recommended for coronal polishing is the
A and B
palm grasp
pen grasp or modified pen grasp
palm-thumb grasp
13
Topical fluoride is absorbed by the enamel
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false
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true
14
Teeth should be disclosed
before and after coronal polishing
at patient request
prior to polishing
only after polishing
15
When performing coronal polishing the handpiece should be used at
slow speed with heavy pressure
high speed with light pressure
none of the above
slow speed with light pressure
16
Which of the following factors affect topical application of fluoride?
isolation and drying of teeth
all of the above
nothing to eat or drink and no rinsing for 1/2 hour after TX
application preceded by oral prophy
17
Fluoride may be administered by which of the following methods?
topical application
diet supplementation and dentifrices
fluoridation of water
all of the above
18
Control should be used when polishing with rubber cup so to not cause the cup to flange into sulcus
true
false
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19
Instrument fulcrum is normally maintained in the
all of the above
opposite the tooth from the one being worked on
same arch as the area being worked on
opposite arch being worked on
20
The white cheese-like deposit that frequently accumulates around the neck of the teeth is
calcium
caries
materia alba
none of the above
21
A coronal polishing
prepares teeth for fluoride
creates a smooth shiny surface, & enhances teeth appearance
removes extrinsic stain not removed by tooth brushing & scaling
all of the above
22
Which of the following stains cannot be removed with coronal polish?
yellow stain
green stain
orange and red stain
Tetracycline
23
a)determine deposit, b)polish surfaces c)floss d)have hard deposits removed e)use of tape, f)polish occlusals g)disclose
a. A, D, B, F, E, C, G
b. A, B, F, E, C, G, D
d. A, B, C, E, F, D, G
c. G, D, A, B, F, E, C
24
During coronal polishing
follow a planned procedure so as to not skip teeth
use a fulcrum on a sound tooth structure
all of the above
apply abrasive with slow even speed
25
A prophy paste should
B. not cause excessive abrasion and scratching of enamel, dentin & cementum
A. remove all types of extrinsic accumulations from the tooth surface
all of the above
C. produce a highly polished & aesthetically pleasing appearance
26
Disclosing agents...
A. make plaque easier to see
B. will kill bacteria if used just before bedtime
D. A and C
C. is available in solutions and tablets
27
An RDA may coronal polish
after a dentist or hygienist removed all hard deposits
all of the above
prior to fluoride application
after removal of dressings and packs
28
The motion used to polish teeth is
none of the above
one with pressure to remove stain
a mesial-distal action
a lifting wiping technique
29
Some advantages of the porta polisher are it's portability & ease of sterilization
false
true
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30
Black line stain
is found in males most often
is found in females most often
is known in certain foreign countries
is linked with chromogenic bacteria AND removal may require scaling
31
Dentures and other removable appliances are always removed before an exam or TX in order to
clean the appliance while exam or TX is being done
all of the above
assure complete oral inspection of tissues
avoid possible damage to appliance
32
A coarse abrasive can create a rougher surface than before polishing
false
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true
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33
Polishing strips
are used interproximally on all surfaces
are the same as dental tape
none of the above
should be used for stain removal of proximal surfaces of anterior teeth
34
Tin oxide
all of the above
can be mixed with glycerin, alcohol and water
is a polish used on metal restorations
can be used when teeth are sensitive
35
A prophy angle should be cleaned, sterilized, and lubricated
twice a week
at the end of each day
only when it heats up
after each use
36
Which of the following abrasives is not used in coronal polishing?
rouge
silicon
flour of pumice
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37
The prophy angle and rubber cup are used for the removal of intrinsic stains from teeth
true
false
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38
Topical fluoride is indicated for which of the following groups
all pt's with high incidence of caries
all of the above
adults experiencing sensitivity from exposed root surfaces or dentin
children ages 6-16 as a preventive measure
39
Disclosing agents containing iodine are contra-indicated in
pregnancy
diabetes
arthritis
anemia
40
A mirror can be used for
indirect lighting
for retraction of cheeks, lips, and tongue
indirect vision
all of the above
41
Which of the following is NOT an effective method of removing plaque?
flossing
toothbrushing
rinsing daily with mouthwash
coronal polishing
42
The bacteria in plaque...
release irritants which can produce gum disease
all of the above
is always present in the mouth
acts on sugary foods to produce acids
43
Position patients chair in the supine or subsupine position for coronal polishing
I don't know
subsupine
blah blah blah
supine
44
An RDA must have general knowledge of tooth morphology.
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false
true
45
The removal of calculus is one of the objectives of a coronal polish
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true
false
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46
Dentinogenisis Imperfecta
C. is a disturbance during the formation of the dentin
A. is caused by too much fluoride
B. occurs in teeth that are pulpless
Both B & C
47
The occurrence of green stain is usually associated with
Children AND poor oral hygiene
hereditary
antibiotics
Adults
48
Do you disclose at the end of a coronal polish (here at school), and then show the instructor?
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no
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yes
49
Which of the following is or are true of the fulcrums
it should be established on a tooth as close to the area you are working on
it should NOT be established on soft tissue
it aids in controlling the instrument
all of the above
50
When polishing away stain & debris the rate of removal is determined by
size of abrasives
pressure in which the RDA applies
irregularity of particles
all of the above
51
When polishing appliances (removable), hold them over sink or bracket tray
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true
false
52
Tin oxide can be mixed with
A and C
A. alcohol or water
B. pheno or water
C. glycerin
