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Do you polish or scale on occlusal surfaces?

When polishing, do you polish occlusals? How about scale in occlusals if there is stain?



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In: Dilemmas | June 16, 2015

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Yes and Yes

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I use the ultrasonic in individuals for stain and biofilms.

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I use ultrasonic on occ and polish!

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Yes! I always polish the occlusals regardless of if there is staining present but I will also ultrasonic if I feel it is needed.

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I will ultrasonic or scale the occlusal surface if there is visible calculus/staining. As I’m polishing I will run the prophy cup over all the occlusal surfaces to remove plaque/bacteria.

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I always cavitron/polish all tooth surfaces.

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I will use the ultrasonic when needed on the occlusal surfaces to remove calculus and I always polish the occlusals.

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