The Best Method for Removing the Polishing Agent from the Interproximal

question 22

Multiple Choice

The best method for removing the polishing agent from the interproximal surfaces is to

• A) Flush the area with the air polisher using water only.
• B) Flush the area using the air/water syringe.
• C) Have the patient rinse with water and expectorate.
• D) Floss between all teeth.

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Definitions:

Ethylene

Gaseous plant hormone that participates in germination, abscission, ripening, and stress responses.

Hormone

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that are transported in the bloodstream to target organs or tissues, where they exert their effects.

Water Soluble

Capable of being dissolved in water.

Short-day Plants

Plants that flower only when the daylight duration is less than a critical length, indicating that they are photoperiod sensitive.