Veterinary Technician

Category - Dentistry

When performing dental prophylaxis, what is the process of cleaning the area above the gum line called?
  1. Supragingival cleaning
  2. Subgingival cleaning
  3. Polishing
  4. Subgingival/Sulcal Lavage
Explanation
Answer: A - Supragingival cleaning is the process of cleaning the area above the gum line. This is usually accomplished using dental scalers and serves to remove calculus from the surface of the tooth.
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