What is prophy used for?

What is prophy used for?

A dental prophylaxis, or more commonly known as prophy, is used for the complete removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and staining to all supragingival and unattached subgingival tooth surfaces.

What is prophy polishing?

Also known as an air polishing system, Prophy Jet cleans plaque, stains, and deposits from teeth and polishes them. The high-pressured water removes dental plaque, while the baking soda acts as an acid neutralizer and a pumice to polish off extrinsic stains caused by foods, drinks, or smoking.

What is the difference between prophy and perio maintenance?

While standard prophylaxis cleans the crowns of your teeth above your gumline, periodontal maintenance goes a little deeper, slightly below the gumline, since you are more susceptible to plaque and tartar buildup based on your past history of gum disease.

What is a prophy adult?

Definitions. Prophylaxis, adult – removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth structures in the permanent and transitional dentition. It is intended to control local irritational factors.

What is a prophy angle?

Prophy angles are used to apply prophy paste to a patient’s teeth during a routine hygiene appointment. These small handpiece heads are designed to work with dental hygiene handpieces and feature a rotating cup at the tip. A range of angles, sizes and cup designs are available.

What does prophy paste contain?

Clinpro Prophy Paste contains sodium fluoride at a concentration of 1.23% fluoride ion. The product is supplied in two flavors — mint and bubble gum. Clinpro Prophy Paste contains perlite, a unique abrasive particle.

Is prophy paste Safe?

Proganics prophy paste is a safe, all natural alternative to traditional prophy paste. Proganics All Natural Prophy Paste is designed to be a safe, healthy alternative to traditional fluoride and chemical-based prophy paste.

What does sealant do for teeth?

Dental sealants are thin coatings that when painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars) can prevent cavities (tooth decay) for many years. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces from cavities by covering them with a protective shield that blocks out germs and food.

What are disposable prophy angles?

Ultrapro Tx disposable prophy angles are an essential component for every practice. Their ergonomic shape helps reduce hand and arm fatigue and their patented gear design ensures smooth function. They are available in Original, Extra, Skini, and Sweep prophy angle types.

What does prophy mean dental?

Prophy is short for “prophylaxis,” a medical term used to describe any treatment which prevents a disease from occurring. In the dental community when we say “prophy” we mean “dental prophylaxis,” a simple cleaning procedure for healthy patients designed to prevent gum disease.

What is a prophy jet in dental cleaning?

No Contact: Traditional instruments use a rotating rubber cup to remove stains and soft deposits from teeth,whereas a Prophy-Jet sprays high-pressured water to do the same.

No Pastes: With a traditional polishing tool,dentists are forced to use abrasive pastes to remove stains and plaque.

No Unnerving Noises: Traditional polishing systems make drill-like noises,causing some with dental anxiety to become uneasy. A Prophy-Jet is quieter,and is,therefore,less stress-inducing.

What is the plural of prophy?

prophy (plural prophies) (informal, veterinary medicine) Cleaning and polishing of an animal’s teeth.

Is prophy paste gluten free?

Prophy paste is the toothpaste-like material that our hygienists use to polish your teeth near the end of your cleaning. Many prophy pastes contain gluten. We have available gluten free prophy paste (link to the manufacturers site is here).