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12 I IC.E. article_ air polishing hygiene 1_2013 _Conclusion Therapeutic polishing is the removal of toxins from the unexposed root surfaces, which results in a decrease in disease parameters. Polishing root surfaces is possible with both the rubber-cup or air- powderpolisher;however,therationaleforselecting the air-powder polisher is for its effectiveness and efficacy.20 The clinician should follow the precautions and considerations presented when polishing for thera- peutic benefits with the air-powder polisher. The clinician should be aware to direct the air-powder sprayagainstthetoothsurface,nottheexposedsoft tissues.Mostimportantlytheclinicianmustconsider all options — esthetic, therapeutic and patient goals — when designing a treatment plan that meets the individual patient’s specific needs._ _References 1. Gutmann ME. Air polishing: A comprehensive review of the literature. Journal of Dental Hygiene, Vol. 72, Number 3, 1998, 47–56. 2. Weaks, LM, Lescher NB, Barnes CM, Holroyd SV. Clinical evaluation of the Prophy-Jet as an instrument for routine removal of tooth stain and plaque. J Periodontal. 1984;55:486–488. 3. Nield-Gehrig JS. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation. 6th ed. LWW; 2008:599. 4. Barnes, CM. An In-depth Look at Air Polishing. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 2010; 8 (3): 32, 34–36, 40. 5. Berkstein S et al: Supraginvial root surface removal during maintenance procedures utilizing an air-powder abrasive system or hand scaling. J Periodontal 1987; 58:327-330 6. Leknes KN, Lie T. Influence of polishing procedures on sonic scaling root surface roughness. J Periodontal 1991; 62:659–662. 7. Bester SP, de Wet FA, Nel JC, Dressen CH. The effect of airborne particle abrasion on the dentin smear layer and dentin; an in vitro investigation. Int J Pros. 1995; 8:46–50. 8. Gutmann ME. Air polishing: a comprehensive review of the literature. J Dent Hyg. 1998:73:47–56. 9. Barnes CM. The management of aerosols with air polishing delivery systems. J Dent Hyg. 1991;65:280–282. 10. Cooley RL, Lubow RM, Patrissi GA: The effect of an air- powder abrasive on glass ionomer microleakage. General Dentistry . 1989; 37(1):16–18. 11. Garcia-GodoyF,MedlockJW:AnSEMstudyoftheeffectsof air-polishing on fissure surfaces. Quintessence Int. 1988; 7:465–467. 12. Brocklehurst PR, Joshi RI, Northeast SE. The effect of air- polishing occlusal surfaces on the penetration of fissures by a sealant. Int J Paediatr Dent. 1992; 2:157–162. 13. Barnes CM, Hayes EF, Leinfelder KF. Effects of an airabrasive polishing system on restored surfaces. General Dentistry. 1987; 35(3):186–189. 14. Barnes CM, Fleming LS, Mueninghoff LA. SEM evaluation of the in-vitro effects of an air abrasive system on various implant surfaces. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 1991; 6:463–469. 15. JohnsonWWetal.Anin-vitroinvestigationoftheeffectson an aluminum air polishing powder delivered via the Prophy Jet on dental restorative materials. J Prosthodont. 2004; 13:1–7. 16. Snyder JA, McVay JT, Brown FH. The effects of air abrasive polishing on blood pH and electrolyte concentrations in healthy mongrel dogs. J Periodontol. 1990; 61:81–86. 17. Glenwright HD, Knibbs PJ, Burdon DW. Atmospheric contamination during use of an air polisher. Br Dent J. 1985; 159(9):294–297. 18. Worral SF, Knibbs PJ, Gelenwrikght HD. Methods of reducingbacterialcontaminationoftheatmospherearising from use of an air-polisher. Br Dent J. 1987; 163:118– 119. 19. Molinari JA. Face masks: effective personal protection. Compend Cont Educ Dent. 1996; 17(9):818–821. 20. Daniel SJ, Harfst SA, Wilder RS. Mosby’s Dental Hygiene Concepts, Cases and Competencies. 2nd Ed. St. Louis, Mosby;2008: 615. 21. Muzzin KB, King TB, Berry CW: Assessing the clinical effectiveness of an aerosol reduction device for the air polisher. J AM Dent Assoc. 1999; 130(9):1354–1359. 22. CooperMDandWiechmannL.EssentialsofDentalHygiene Clinical Skills. New Jersey, Pearson;2006:115–123. Salim Rayman, RDH, MPA, is an associate professor in the dental hygiene program at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College of the City University of New York. He can be contacted by email at srayman@hostos.cuny.edu. Elvir Dincer, DDS, is an associate professor in the dental hygiene program Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College of the City University of New York. He can be con- tacted by email at edincer@hostos.cuny.edu. _about the authors hygiene