polishing paste

What Are Polishing Agents? (polish-ing ājĕnt) An abrasive used to achieve a smooth, lustrous finish to a tooth surface. What is the most common polishing agent? Polishing agents include prophylactic pastes specifically designed to be used on the surface of the tooth. Abrasives, binders, humectants, water, colorings, and fluoride are incorporated into the pastes, each