The philosophy of _____ polishing is regarded as the most appropriate approach in the selection of which teeth and surfaces to polish.

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The philosophy of selective polishing is regarded as the most appropriate approach in the selection of which teeth and surfaces to polish.Studies of the amount of tooth structure removed with prophy paste and rubber cup polish have shown that a sufficient amount of fluoride-rich enamel layer and a much greater amount of exposed cementum,dentin,or demineralized enamel are removed to recommend polishing only those surfaces that exhibit stain.

The Philosophy of _____ Polishing Is Regarded as the Most