When do you usually polish? |
665 total votes |
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| 15% |
| a. Before instrumentation |
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| 85% |
| b. After instrumentation |
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How much time do you usually spend polishing? |
660 total votes |
|
| 55% |
| a. Less than five minutes |
|
| 35% |
| b. Six to seven minutes |
|
| 10% |
| c. Eight to 10 minutes |
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Do you use high volume evacuation when polishing? |
657 total votes |
|
| 5% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 89% |
| b. No |
|
| 6% |
| c. Sometimes |
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Does your patient wear safety glasses when you polish? |
655 total votes |
|
| 52% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 48% |
| b. No |
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What tips do you use when polishing? |
656 total votes |
|
| 74% |
| a. Just a rubber cup |
|
| 21% |
| b. Rubber cup and bristle brush |
|
| 5% |
| c. Rubber cup, bristle brush and polishing point |
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Which polishing paste grit do you use most often? |
656 total votes |
|
| 23% |
| a. Fine |
|
| 47% |
| b. Medium |
|
| 30% |
| c. Coarse |
|
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Which polishing paste do you use most often? |
0 total votes |
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When do you use floss in conjunction with polishing? |
662 total votes |
|
| 10% |
| a. Before polishing |
|
| 79% |
| b. After polishing |
|
| 7% |
| c. Both before and after polishing |
|
| 4% |
| d. Never |
|
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Were you taught “selective polishing” in school? |
651 total votes |
|
| 47% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 53% |
| b. No |
|
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Do you practice “selective polishing” now? |
654 total votes |
|
| 29% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 71% |
| b. No |
|
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Do you have access to an airpolisher? |
657 total votes |
|
| 35% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 54% |
| b. No |
|
| 11% |
| c. In a previous office |
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If you have experience with airpolishing, do you prefer it over rubber cup polishing? |
494 total votes |
|
| 23% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 77% |
| b. No |
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