Coronal Polishing Operator and Patient Positioning

Where is the prophy cup at?

• #6 lingual
• #12 buccal
• #8 lingual
• #9 lingual

When performing a coronal polish procedure, the ________-handed operator generally begins by being seated at the 8 o'clock or 9 o'clock position.

• right
• left
• ambidextrous

Which tooth number is the rubber cup on?

• #30
• #19
• #3
• #14

The operator's arms should be at waist level and even with the patient's _________.

• eyes
• forehead
• mouth
• nose

For access to the mandibular arch, position the patient's head with the chin _________.

• up
• down
• perpendicular
• side ways

The discolored tooth is an example of which type of stain?

• extrinsic
• intrinsic

For a right-handed operator, what can be used to retract the lower lip when polishing the mandibular anterior facial aspect?

• prophy cup
• left index finger
• right index finger
• HVE

For a right-handed operator, when polishing the maxillary right posterior quadrant, where must the operator sit?

• 10-11 o'clock
• 12-1 o'clock
• 8-9 o'clock
• 9-10 o'clock

What type of vision is used when polishing the maxillary anterior teeth facial aspect?

• direct
• indirect

What caused the discoloration on these teeth?

• trauma
• coffee
• tetracycline
• tobacco