The Client Has Porcelain Veneers on the Facial Aspect of Her

question 15

Multiple Choice

The client has porcelain veneers on the facial aspect of her maxillary anterior teeth. Which of the following polishing techniques for the removal of extrinsic stain would be considered the standard of care for a client with porcelain veneers and dental implants?

• A)Use of fine grit pumice with rubber cup on all teeth, including the porcelain veneers and dental implants
• B)Use of fine grit pumice on porcelain veneers only on maxillary anterior teeth and mandibular anterior teeth
• C)Use of an ultrasonic universal tip on all teeth with extrinsic stain, including the porcelain veneers and dental implants
• D)Selective polishing of only natural teeth with stain that is visible when the patient smiles or speaks

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