Coronal Polishing Terms Crossword
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
 
 
Down: 1) Bulky white, clearly visible soft deposit containing particles of food debris.2) Instrument grasp using the middle finger near the working end as a guide and support.4) Non- bacterial, translucent film covering the tooth crown.( first stage of plaque, it occurs right after)6) Process by which organic tissue becomes hardened by deposit of calcium.9) A rotating instrument used with abrasive to polish all surfaces of teeth.10) The loss of calcium in enamel and maybe the beginning of decay.11) Stains originating from sources outside of the tooth.12) A rotating instrument used to removing stains from pits or fissures away from gingival margin.14) A device used when varying the speed of the dental handpiece.16) Stains originating from within the tooth structure.20) A material composed of hard particles enabling it to cut or scratch a harder substance.21) An abrasive polishing agent of volcanic origin, used to remove stains away from enamel. Across: 1) Teeth which become loose as a result of periodontal disease.3) Right angle attachment for low-speed handpiece used when performing Coronal Polish.5) Stains incorporated within the tooth structure may not be removed by polishing.7) That part of the crown which is visible in the mouth.8) Increased size of gingiva due to increase in the number of cells.13) The removal of extrinsic stains and soft deposits from the clinical crowns of the teeth.15) Enamel hypocalcification as a result of excessive fluoride in drinking water.(model enamel)17) Damaging heat build-up as a result of using excessive speed and pressure while polishing.18) Material that accumulates on the tooth surface and may be removed by polishing.19) The support or point of finger rest on the tooth surface on which the hand turns in moving an instrument.22) Stains occurring on the external surface of teeth and which maybe removed by polishing.23) Discoloration of the teeth occurring from either external or internal factor.24) Antibiotic, if taken during pregnancy or early childhood, may result in discoloration of teeth.
 

 

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