Author Question: Polishing paste containing fluoride is used to polish teeth prior to placement of brackets on the ... (Read 70 times)

cagreen833 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Polishing paste containing fluoride is used to polish teeth prior to placement of brackets on the tooth surface.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The dental assistant must be careful to pass the cement-filled bands in the order of sequence of placement.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

wergv · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

False
RATIONALE: Polishing paste containing fluoride is not used to polish teeth prior to placement of brackets on the tooth surface because some of the ingredients will interfere with the bonding process.

Answer to Question 2

True
RATIONALE: The dental assistant must be careful to pass the cement-filled bands in the order of sequence of placement.