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Some extrinsic stains may be removed with ultrasonic cleaning, rotary polishing with an abrasive paste, or air-jet polishing with an abrasive powder.
Extrinsic stains are on the outer surface of the tooth, whereas intrinsic stains are actually inside the tooth and they show through the surface of the tooth enamel.
It is an excellent portable method of extrinsic stain removal or application of therapeutic agents.
 
 
 
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