ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

Which of the following is contraindicated for polishing?
  1. Newly-erupted teeth
  2. Overlapping teeth
  3. Orthodontia
  4. Active periodontal disease
Explanation
Answer: A - Newly-erupted teeth are contraindicated for polishing.
Newly-erupted teeth, primary teeth in particular, have not had the chance to finish mineralizing their surface. Polishing can wear away the protective minerals.
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