ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of polishing?
  1. Heat production
  2. Loss of tooth surface
  3. Demineralization
  4. Aerosol production
Explanation
Answer: C - Demineralization is NOT a negative effect of polishing.
Polishing teeth with an abrasive prophy paste can wear down thin tooth surfaces if applied for too long with too much pressure. This also generates heat and aerosols. Demineralization is caused by acid-exposure.
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