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What are the steps in setting up the microscope for patient education? - ✔✔Have patient
swab with proxabrush
Wipe onto slide
Add 1 small drop of water
Cover with coverslip
Place on microscope-leave power at 40x
Adjust using knobs on slide
Keep looking until you see bacteria
What could happen if the bacteria in the oral cavity stays there for 2+ weeks? -
✔✔Possible Progression to periodontitis
What patients can benefit from end-tuft brushes? - ✔✔Braces, wisdom teeth, crowded teeth,
and tooth surfaces that are next to missing teeth. It can also be used to clean areas around
implants, bridges, dentures and other appliance. Indications--Perio pockets,
Furcations, Margins of restorations, Bridges, implants, ortho
What patients can benefit from sulca brushes? - ✔✔Designed to reach those spots in your mouth
that are often missed by a traditional toothbrush. Also people who don't enjoy the process of flossing.
What are contraindications for end-tuft brushes? - ✔✔These brushes are contraindicated
for patients with papilla that fills the interproximal space or for patients who do not have
adequate dexterity
What are contraindications for sulca brushes? - ✔✔Brush tip is longer and come to a point that
can be abrasive if used incorrectly
,What are the disadvantages to using toothpicks? - ✔✔They can flatten/blunt/damage the
papilla and do not clean as deep in the sulcus as floss does
T/F: Tongue Cleaning slows dental biofilm formation and total biofilm accumulation - ✔✔True
What types of Tongue Cleaners can be used? - ✔✔curved with a single handle
curved with two ends to hold
raised, textured rubber pad on the back side of the brush head
What is the proper way to use Stillman's technique? - ✔✔45 degree angle, slightly press the brush
against the tooth and surface of the papillae. Effective in interproximal cleaning when added with ROLL
technique, and only give gingival stimulation. Requires patient dexterity.
What are the benefits of gingival stimulation? - ✔✔Increase blood flow, stimulate tissue healings.
What are the different products that can be used for gingival stimulation and how would each be
used? - ✔✔Stim-u-dent, Rubber tip stimulator and Toothbrush using Stillman's technique.
How is a Stim-u-dent used? - ✔✔By placing the base of the triangle against the gum tissue,
remove plaque from the interproximal tooth surface and massage the tissue in one motion, allowing
blood flow in the gums.
How id a Rubber tip stimulator used? - ✔✔Useful for gingival massages and plaque removal
in pockets and open embrasures. The angled neck is for easy control. Rubber tips are
replaceable.
The selection of a certain toothbrush design depends on:
A: Oral health of patient
B: Patient's age & dexterity
C: Patient's preference
D: Patient's special needs
, E: Toothbrush method indicated
F: All of the above - ✔✔F: All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a sign of improper brushing?
A: Abrasion
B: Recession
C: Bruxism
D: Gingival irritation
E: Apthous ulcers - ✔✔C: Bruxism
What is an interdental brush similar to? - ✔✔A pipe cleaner
Who should use interdental brushes? - ✔✔Patients with: Large gaps or diastemas, Exposed root
concavities and furcations, Limited dexterity/ unable to use both hands to floss and Limited
motivation to floss
When choosing which size to use, should the brush be smaller or larger than the space needing
to be cleaned? - ✔✔Slightly larger than the space or gap.
What can happen if the brush is too large for the space and is forced in? - ✔✔Tissue trauma
What are incorrect signs of flossing? - ✔✔Clefts/tissue trauma
What are differences between nylon and glide floss? - ✔✔Nylon: Multifilament, is a fabric type
of floss, it is what is most commonly used today
Glide: Monofilament - rubber, plastic, or
polytetrafluoroethylene
What kind of brushing technique is used for Sulcular brushing? - ✔✔Bass technique
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