Tackling Terminal Distal Surfaces

By Alexandra Ochi, RDH, BSDH, MPH, Michaela Nguyen, RDH, BSDH, MS

Accessing distal surfaces of mandibular and maxillary posterior teeth is challenging; however, terminal distal surfaces of the second or third molars present even greater difficulty. Some of these challenges are due to a lack of vision, inappropriate instrument selection, or small range of opening with inadequate access. All of these may lead to residual soft and hard deposits, especially at the base of the pocket.

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