Structures of a Maxillary impression - Answer✔✔-- Hard palate
- Tuberosities
Structures of a Mandibular impression - Answer✔✔-- Retromolar pad
- Lingual frenum
- Tongue space
- Mylohyoid ridge
Describe the motion/pressure when performing a mechanical polish (coronal polish) -
Answer✔✔-- Short, overlapping, intermittent, wiping and lifting motion (no scrubbing)
- work from gingival to occlusal/incisal
- Cup flares
- Fulcrum on same arch with ring finger
- Cup should be moving before touching tooth
- Apply slow to moderate pressure
- Turn handpiece to adapt interproximally
What should be done first if a patient has esthetic or porcelain restorations? - Answer✔✔-
Esthetic or porcelain restorations should be polished first
What is the purpose of selective polishing? - Answer✔✔-To polish only the teeth with stains
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