Dental polishing dishes: a key tool for dental care

Dental polishing plates (sometimes called polishing butterflies) are commonly used tools in dental treatment, mainly used for polishing the surface of teeth. The following is a detailed explanation of the dental polishing plate:

i. Role

the main function of dental polishing plate is to make plaque, calculus and other difficult to attach to the tooth surface, avoid secondary caries, reduce the damage of the late tooth tissue. After the teeth are filled, treated or scraped, polishing treatment with a polishing plate can clean the tooth surface, make the whole tooth surface more smooth, and prevent food residue from redepositing on the tooth wall.

II. Types and Characteristics

1. type: There are many types of dental polishing discs, including self-glazed polishing discs, resin polishing discs, silicone polishing wheels, etc. Different types of polishing discs are suitable for different tooth conditions and treatment needs.
2. Features:
   1. the polishing plate is usually flexible and can adapt to the shape and curvature of different tooth surfaces.
   2. The particle size of the polishing plate is different and can be selected according to the treatment needs. For example, coarse-grained polishing plates are used for preliminary polishing, while fine-grained polishing plates are used for fine polishing.
   3. Some polishing dishes also have special coatings or designs to enhance the polishing effect and comfort.

Third, the use of methods

when using a dental polishing dish, the doctor usually installs it on a low-speed handpiece or bending machine, and then selects the appropriate particle thickness according to the treatment needs. During the polishing process, the doctor will use an appropriate amount of polishing agent or toothpaste, and rotate the polishing plate at a low speed to clean and polish the tooth surface.

IV. Precautions

1. choose the right polishing dish: According to the patient’s teeth and treatment needs to choose the appropriate polishing plate type and particle thickness.
2. Control polishing strength: Avoid over-polishing or using excessive force to avoid damage to the teeth.
3. Maintain oral hygiene: After polishing, patients should maintain good oral hygiene habits, brush and clean their teeth regularly to maintain the polishing effect.

V. Maintenance and Maintenance

1. cleaning and Disinfection: After use, the polishing dish should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent cross-infection.
2. Periodic inspection: Regularly check the wear of the polishing plate, and replace the damaged or severely worn polishing plate in time.

To sum up, dental polishing plate is one of the indispensable tools in dental treatment, and its correct use and maintenance are of great significance to maintain the health and beauty of teeth.