Which Results from Using the Prophy Angle at a High

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which results from using the prophy angle at a high speed?

• A) Wrist fatigue
• B) Gingival lacerations
• C) Heat damage to the tooth
• D) Polishing cup aspiration

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Definitions:

Clotting Factors

Proteins in the blood plasma that work together to stop bleeding by forming a clot.

Prothrombinase

An enzyme complex involved in the blood coagulation process that catalyzes the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.

Fibrinogen

A blood plasma protein that's converted into fibrin in the blood clotting process, playing a critical role in wound healing.

Fibrin

A protein involved in blood clotting, formed from fibrinogen by the action of the enzyme thrombin.