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Created page with "==Polishing== Polishing removes plaque and stain. A prophy cup is used in a slow-speed hand-piece together with prophy paste.<br><br> To minimise the amount of heat generated,..."
==Polishing==
Polishing removes plaque and stain. A prophy cup is used in a slow-speed hand-piece together with prophy paste.<br><br>
To minimise the amount of heat generated, the prophy cup should not rotate faster than 1000 rpm (revolutions per minute). Plenty of prophy paste should be used to reduce friction, and a gently pressure applied. A soft cup that can gently flare with light pressure should be used. This allows subgingival polishing. A new cup should be used for each patient to avoid cross contamination. The prophy paste should be individually dispensed from a large pot, or individual pots used to avoid contamination. A fine paste should be used to avoid superficial scratches on the surface of the tooth. A fine paste will not feel gritty when rolled between the finger tips.
[[Category:To Do - Dentistry]]
Polishing removes plaque and stain. A prophy cup is used in a slow-speed hand-piece together with prophy paste.<br><br>
To minimise the amount of heat generated, the prophy cup should not rotate faster than 1000 rpm (revolutions per minute). Plenty of prophy paste should be used to reduce friction, and a gently pressure applied. A soft cup that can gently flare with light pressure should be used. This allows subgingival polishing. A new cup should be used for each patient to avoid cross contamination. The prophy paste should be individually dispensed from a large pot, or individual pots used to avoid contamination. A fine paste should be used to avoid superficial scratches on the surface of the tooth. A fine paste will not feel gritty when rolled between the finger tips.
[[Category:To Do - Dentistry]]