A dental assistant qualified to perform coronal polishing is preparing for the next patient, a 50-year-old smoker who has had a moderate amount of direct composite resin and indirect porcelain posterior restorations placed. Following the patient's adult prophylaxis by the hygienist, the dental assistant is asked to do selective polishing. What instruments and materials will be required?

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