Which instrument would be most appropriate for smoothing and polishing a newly fabricated denture base before delivery?
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Correct answer: Low-speed handpiece with polishing bur/disc
A low-speed handpiece with polishing burs or discs is used to finish and polish prosthetic appliances such as denture bases before delivery to the patient, preventing rough surfaces that irritate tissues.
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