Affiliation:
1. M.D.S., Assistant Professor Department of Periodontology Rama Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur (UP)- 208024
Abstract
Healthy teeth and gums make a person feel condent and t. As people go about their daily routines and
with different eating and drinking habits, the tooth enamel turns yellowish or gets stained. Polishing
traditionally has been associated with the prophylaxis procedure in most dental practices, which patients know and expect.
However, now-a-days, polishing is not advised as a part of routine oral prophylaxis procedure but is done selectively based on
the patients' need. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in polishing. In
addition to this, evidence for routine polishing treatments for healthy adults and specic recommendations for dental
practioners are prescribed.
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