Technique
A. Anterior teeth: handpiece nozzle at 60 degree angle to facial and lingual surfaces
B. Posterior teeth: handpiece nozzle at 80 degree angle to facial and lingual surfaces
C. Occlusal surfaces: handpiece nozzle at 90 degree angle to occlusal plane
Key Terms
Technique
A. Anterior teeth: handpiece nozzle at 60 degree angle to facial and lingual surfaces
B. Posterior teeth: handpiece nozzle at 80 degree angle to...
Technique
A. Anterior teeth: handpiece nozzle at 60 degree angle to facial and lingual surfaces
B. Posterior teeth: handpiece nozzle at 80 degree angle to...
Incorrect Air-powder Polishing technique
causes excess aerosol production; NEVER angle nozzle directed into gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket
Facial emphysemas
occur due to abnormal introduction of air into subcutaneous tissues or interstitial spaces, prevented by avoiding theuse of compressed air/ air-wat...
Air-Powder polishing contraindicated:
pts w/physician-directed sodium-restricted diet; respiratory diseases and like; pt w/end-staged renal disease, Addision’s disease or Cushing’s dise...
Incorrect Air-powder Polishing technique
causes excess aerosol production; NEVER angle nozzle directed into gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Technique | A. Anterior teeth: handpiece nozzle at 60 degree angle to facial and lingual surfaces |
Technique | A. Anterior teeth: handpiece nozzle at 60 degree angle to facial and lingual surfaces |
Incorrect Air-powder Polishing technique | causes excess aerosol production; NEVER angle nozzle directed into gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket |
Facial emphysemas | occur due to abnormal introduction of air into subcutaneous tissues or interstitial spaces, prevented by avoiding theuse of compressed air/ air-water around extraction sites, small areas open to subcutaneous tissues; can get extreme |
Air-Powder polishing contraindicated: | pts w/physician-directed sodium-restricted diet; respiratory diseases and like; pt w/end-staged renal disease, Addision’s disease or Cushing’s disease; immunocompromised pts; pts taking potassium, anti-diuretics, or steroid-therapy; on root surfaces, soft and spongy gingiva, or restorative materials |
Incorrect Air-powder Polishing technique | causes excess aerosol production; NEVER angle nozzle directed into gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket |
Facial emphysemas | occur due to abnormal introduction of air into subcutaneous tissues or interstitial spaces, prevented by avoiding theuse of compressed air/ air-water around extraction sites, small areas open to subcutaneous tissues; can get extreme |
Air-Powder polishing contraindicated: | pts w/physician-directed sodium-restricted diet; respiratory diseases and like; pt w/end-staged renal disease, Addision’s disease or Cushing’s disease; immunocompromised pts; pts taking potassium, anti-diuretics, or steroid-therapy; on root surfaces, soft and spongy gingiva, or restorative materials |