Oral Hygiene

Question 1

What are the non carious reasons for tooth loss/wear?

Answer 1

Abrasion - scrubbing
Erosion - acids
Attrition - biting
Abfraction - forces

Question 2

What are clinical signs of good oral hygiene?

Answer 2

• healthy gingiva - light pink
• no plaque build up
• no inflammation at gingival margins
• no staining
• no food debris
• no bleeding of gums when brushing

Question 3

What are clinical features of good oral hygiene?

Answer 3

• unhealthy gingiva - swollen, red, hyperplasia
• inflammation on gingival margin
• plaque build up
• build up of food debris
• staining
• bleeding gingiva when brushing

Question 4

What would you do if a patients presents with bad oral hygiene during fixed appliance treatment?

Answer 4

• go through oral hygiene instructions with patient and stress the importance of good oral hygiene
• if there is no improvement on the next visit remove arch wires
• again if there is no improvement - premature debond