Your Patient Presents with Localized Light Staining on Smooth Tooth

question 15

Multiple Choice

Your patient presents with localized light staining on smooth tooth surface and no restorations.Based on this finding you plan to

• A) Omit polishing procedures.
• B) Polish all teeth with a fine paste.
• C) Polish areas of staining with a fine paste.
• D) Polish areas of staining with a medium paste.

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