Dental Assisting Mod 150

Calcium and phosphate salt in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to tooth surface.

That portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity.

A technique used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth.

Coloring agent that makes plaque visible when applied to teeth

Stains developed from within structure of the tooth.

Stains developed from external souces.

Stains that occur on the external surfaces of the teeth that may be removed by polishing.

Finger rest used when one holds an intrument or handpiece for a specificed time

Stains that occur within the tooth structure that may be removed by Polishing

The coplete removal of calculus, debris, stain, and plaque from the teeth.

Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth.

Commercial premixed abrasive paste used for polishing teeth and restorations.

A technique that is used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surface of the teeth.

Fluoride that is ingested and then circulated throughout the body.

Fluoride that is applied directly to the tooth.