Coronal Polish 100 Questions

For coronal polishing what kind of brush is used?

• Hard and stable

• Soft and flexible

• Medium and flexible

You should always have a systematic procedure when polishing the entire mouth by developing a sequence that is always followed.

• true
• false

Dental tape is used on the interproximal surfaces of the teeth with an abrasive agent.

• true
• false

What cuts or grinds the surface of the tooth, leaving grooves and a rough surface?

• Polishing
• Abrasives
• Handpiece

In Arizona, dental assistants can only perform coronal polishing under what supervision?

• General supervision
• Direct supervision
• Personal supervision

What type of floss coats the teeth, preventing the fluoride from being absorbed by the teeth?

• Unwaxed floss
• Flavored wax
• Waxed floss

Abrasives should never be moist to prevent dripping or splattering.

• true
• false

The dental assistant is not legally allowed to remove supragingival or sublingual calculus from a patient.

• true
• false

What prophy cup speed can damage the tooth and burn the gingival?

• Low speed
• Medium speed
• High speed

For the mandibular arch, the patient's head chin should be positioned _____.

• Up
• Down
• Parallel