California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

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The air/water syringe is primarily used during the coronal polishing procedure to?

Inject local anesthesia
Cool the tooth
Irrigate the area
Remove the remaining paste

The correct answer is: Remove the remaining paste

The air/water syringe is an important tool used in many dental procedures. It is used to blast air and water in a controlled manner from the tip of the syringe. During the coronal polishing procedure, the air/water syringe is primarily used to remove the remaining polishing paste from the teeth and mouth. This is important because it helps to clean the teeth and prevent any grit or particles from being left behind, which could cause irritation or damage. The other options listed are incorrect because A) local anesthesia is typically not needed for coronal polishing, B) cooling the tooth is not the primary purpose of the air/water syringe during this procedure, and C) irrigating the area is not the main function of this tool during coronal polishing.