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[[File:Dental polisher.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Dental polishers<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
 
[[File:Dental polisher.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Dental polishers<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
 
Polishing removes plaque and stain. A '''prophy cup''' is used in a slow-speed hand-piece together with '''prophy paste'''.<br><br>
 
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 gentle 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 [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|tooth]]. A fine paste will not feel gritty when rolled between the finger tips.
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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 gentle pressure should be 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 in order to avoid contamination. A fine paste should be used to avoid superficial scratches on the surface of the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|tooth]]. A fine paste should not feel gritty when rolled between the finger tips.
       
[[Category:Dental Instruments]]
 
[[Category:Dental Instruments]]
[[Category:To Do - Dentistry preMars]]
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[[Category:To Do - Mars Check]]

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