Polishing with a rubber cup and prophy paste using a low-speed dental handpiece is typically utilized by dental hygienists to remove extrinsic stains after appropriate scaling has been completed. In the dental hygiene profession today, there are many different opinions regarding polishing, including whether it is a necessary component of the prophylaxis appointment.
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