An In-Depth Look At Air Polishing,
2010
University of Nebraska Medical Center
An In-Depth Look At Air Polishing, Caren M. Barnes
College of Dentistry: Faculty Publications
Air polishing has been available for four decades, however, the concept is based on a technology invented by Dr. Robert Black in 1945. Dr. Black invented the Air Dent, a device that used compressed air, water, and a highly abrasive powder to eliminate pain from cavity preparation, making anesthesia unnecessary. The Air Dent had numerous problems that could not be overcome, but Dr. Black never gave up on his idea. The technology he invented became the basis of air polishing and was first marketed in 1976. By the late 1970s, air polishing was readily available.
Air polishing represents the most …
Periodontal Disease And Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Treatment Recommendations For The Pregnant Patient,
2010
East Tennessee State University
Periodontal Disease And Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Treatment Recommendations For The Pregnant Patient, Tabitha Price
ETSU Faculty Works
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Polishing Esthetic Restorative Materiai,
2010
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Polishing Esthetic Restorative Materiai, Caren M. Barnes
College of Dentistry: Faculty Publications
When esthetic dental restorations are encountered during charting, they should be included in the treatment plan for the specific polishing procedures that are required. If the brand and type of esthetic restoration are known through the patient chart, the polishing procedures and products used should be those recommended by the manufacturer. If not possible, alternative polishing procedures should be used. A cleaning agent containing feldspar and rubber polishing cup can be used on all esthetic restorative materials with no chance of damage to the surface characterization.
The principles for polishing esthetic restorations are the same as for natural teeth. If …
