Dental Mint Flavour Medium Prophylaxis 300g Prophy Paste Prophylaxis Teeth Polishing Cleaning Stain Removal

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The most commonly used abrasives in polishing pastes are flour of pumice and calcium carbonate. Other abrasive particles used in commercial prophylaxis polishing pastes include aluminum oxide (alumina), silicon carbide, aluminum silicate, silicon dioxide, carbide compounds, garnet, feldspar, zirconium silicate, zirconium oxide, boron, and calcium carbonate. Others include the emery, silica, and perlite. The air powder polisher handpiece attaches either directly to the air/water connector on the dental unit or as a separate unit or in combination with ultrasonic scalers. By activating the foot control, the handpiece nozzle would propel the slurry on the tooth surface. The nozzle should be held 3–4 mm from the tooth surface. Holding the nozzle farther from the tooth surface minimizes the abrasive action and increases the aerosol. The tip should be angled diagonally, with the spray directed towards the middle one third of the exposed tooth, using a constant circular motion, interproximal to interproximal sweeping or paint brush motion.[ 1] For anterior teeth, the tip should be directed at a 60° angle; for posterior teeth, 80° angle and for occlusal surfaces a 90° angle is appropriate.[ 1] Most of the equipment are operated using inlet air pressure between 40 and 100 psi and inlet water pressure between 20 and 60 psi.[ 3] However, Francis and Barnes mention that the psi produced depends on the type of air powder polisher being used.[ 1] These are usually safe to use and effective methods for extrinsic stain removal and plaque removal. However, studies have reported that exposed cementum and dentin structures are vulnerable to loss with the use of air powder polisher.[ 21, 22] By adjusting the amount of water flow and the distance of the instrument to the tooth, the abrasive forces can be reduced. Petersilka et al. has noted that by changing the physical properties of air-polishing agents, the abrasive effects on the root surfaces can be reduced along with complete removal of extrinsic stains.[ 23] It is important to understand the patients’ expectations when considering tooth polishing. They simply like the look and feel of polished teeth. Taste and smell are the next important factors from the patient's point of view. Patients prefer this procedure over debridement with instruments for many reasons. An important factor is that patients respond positively to the smooth and clean feel that polishing produces. Furthermore, it is less painful and stressful than scaling; and easier for the patient to understand and tolerate. Polishing produces tangible benefits, which the patients can see and feel. Prophy paste traditionally comes in single-use cups or multi-dose tubs or tubes. The paste is applied to a rubber cup attached to a dental handpiece called a prophy angle.

Either chalk, also called whiting or calcium carbonate, or pumice is used as the abrasive in most dental prophy pastes. What are the different types of prophy paste? This paste consists of light cleaning and polishing agents. It is a splatter-free, easy to handle paste. A combination of fine and medium grit is recommended for children. POPWHITE now carries a Children’s Prophy Paste in bubblegum flavor in fine grit. Your gums should also be part of your oral care procedure. They offer support to the bones and prevent bacteria. Plaque that forms on your teeth may get deeper into your gums. You may start experiencing swollen gums, bleeding, and other gum diseases. Using prophy paste helps in getting rid of tartar, which is dangerous to your gums.We cannot recommend these substitutions or vouch for their safety, and we have not been able to reach Dr. Irby to confirm his recommendations. Your dentist needs to research these products and verify their safety themselves. This list is provided to help them begin the research process. The factors that contribute to the overall efficiency of stain removal from the tooth surfaces include: Finding a good prophy paste can make hygiene treatment a more comfortable and rewarding experience for dentists and patients alike. What is prophy paste used for? Local anesthetic injections are safe (except some report that 2% Lidocaine has trace amount of mammal–replace with Mepivacaine or Articaine) The purpose of the abrasive agent is to clean and to make the tooth surfaces smooth. The abrasive agents present in the polishing paste are usually the same as those in dentifrices. However, the major difference being the particle size of the abrasive; where the size is more in professional prophylaxis pastes as compared to dentifrices. Prophylaxis polishing pastes available in the market usually combine abrasives with a binder, humectants, coloring agent, preservative, and flavoring agent.[ 3] They are available in varying sizes of abrasive particles, ranging from coarse, medium to fine. Harder, rough-shaped, large, particle size compounds produce more abrasive action than particles that are soft, smooth-shaped and small.

American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs, Food and Drug Administration. Dental radiographic examinations: recommendations for patient selection and limiting radiation exposure.

One-Step prophy paste with perlite

As such, essential polishing is now the preferred approach by most dentists and the polishing paste is chosen to specifically suit the individual patient’s needs. Polishing the teeth is deemed to be an integral aspect of preventative dentistry and patients enjoy the post-dentist feel of clean, smooth, fresh teeth.