What patient feedback is essential during coronal polishing?

The essential feedback during coronal polishing is the patient's comfort level during the procedure. Ensuring patient comfort is crucial for several reasons. First, it directly affects the patient’s overall experience and ability to cooperate throughout the process. If a patient is uncomfortable, it can lead to anxiety or movement, which may hinder the effectiveness of the polishing and pose a risk to safety.

Monitoring comfort allows dental professionals to adjust their technique, the equipment used, or even take breaks as needed, ensuring that the patient does not experience pain or distress. A focus on comfort enhances trust between the patient and the dental provider, making subsequent visits more pleasant.

While patient opinions on taste, preferences for music, and past experiences are valuable for personalization and understanding patient history, they do not hold the same weight in ensuring the immediate effectiveness and safety of the coronal polishing procedure as the patient's comfort level.