Air polishing/Furcations

What is the prophy-jet powder

sodium bicarbonate NaHCO3
What is the jet-fresh prophy powder

Aluminum trihydroxide Al(OH)3
What is the inlet air pressure

40-100 psi
What is the inlet water pressure

20-60 psi
Where do the center the spray on the tooth

Middle third
The tip should always be kept at

3-4mm away
A high flow of lavage will create

a cooler temperature
How may degree should the insert be held in relation to the anterior tooth

60 degrees
How may degree should the insert be held in relation to the posterior tooth

80 degrees
Furcation probes can have bends at

3-6mm and 9-12 mm
What two furcations does the mandibular molars have

Facial and lingual
What two furcations does the maxillary first premolars have

Mesial furcation and distal furcation
What three furcations does the maxillary molars have

Facial, mesial and distal
Describe a Grade I Furcation

The furca concavity can be felt but cannot enter the furcation area
Describe a grade II furcation

Probe can partially enter the furcation and extends 1/3 of the width of the tooth
Describe a grade III furcation

Probe passes completely through but visualization is blocked by the gingiva
What is the symbol for grade I furcation

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What is the symbol for grade II furcation

Empty triangle
What is the symbol for grade III furcation

Shaded triangle
What is the symbol for grade IV furcation

Diamond

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Air polishing/Furcations

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Air polishing/Furcations

Updated

2010-12-13T03:02:08Z

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