What is the purpose of oral self-care? - answer✔✔To prevent or arrest periodontal diseases and
caries by the reduction of plaque accumulation
How often is the removal of interproximal plaque advised? - answer✔✔At least once every 24
hours.
Individual factors must be considered for frequency
How often must oral hygiene be performed to stay compatible with gingival health? -
answer✔✔Every 48 hours
What is the col? - answer✔✔The depression of gingival tissues under a contact area
What are embrasures? - answer✔✔V shaped spillway next to the contact area of adjacent teeth
What is a type I embrasure?
What is a type II embrasure?
What is a type III embrasure? - answer✔✔Type 1: filled completely by interdental papilla
Type 2: height of interdental papilla is reduced
Type 3: Interdental papilla is missing
What supplemental aid is effective with each type of embrasure? - answer✔✔Type 1: Dental
floss
What are the different types of dental floss? - answer✔✔Waxed dental tape
Variable thickness floss
Coloured/flavoured floss
Waxed/unwaxed floss
What are the good features of waxed dental floss? - answer✔✔Smooth surface from wax helps
prevent trauma to soft tissue
Resists breakage or shredding (strong and durable)
What are the good features of unwaxed dental floss? - answer✔✔Thinner floss is better if
contact areas are tight
Nylon fibers spread and give a wider surface for biofilm removal
What are the bad features of unwaxed dental floss? - answer✔✔Sharper thin edge can cause
trauma to gingival tissues
Frays easily if tooth surface is irregular
Uncomfortable to wrap around fingers
What are the dental flossing methods? - answer✔✔Circle/loop method
Spool method
When should you floss your teeth? - answer✔✔Before brushing
What is the use of a dental floss holder? - answer✔✔Eliminated the need to place fingers in
mouth
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