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