OHI Flashcards
disclosing tablets
identifies areas with plaque
good tool to visually show ptx where plaque is
darker colour = older plaque
can also get ptx to brush and will visually show areas being missed
manual toothbrush technique
45 degrees angle between tooth and brush with bristles pointing towards gingival sulcus
ideally wait 30 mins after eating and drinking before brushing
avoid vigorous brushing as this could cause tooth abrasion/ gingival recession
powered toothbrush technique
45 degree angle between brush and gingiva, brushing action achieved from rotary head or sonic bristle vibration so no harsh brushing action required
interdental cleaning
either with floss or interdental brushes
if attachment loss brushes not floss
brushes - should be snug fit but wire not touching teeth , 8-10 strokes back and forth
mouthwashes
fluoridated and alcohol free best for most ptx either between brushing or at meal times
alcohol mouthwashes carry risk of xerostomia and oral cancer
chlorhexidine mouthwashes good for ptx whos pain prevents manual brushing
what is the gold coloured coating sometimes seen on dental instruments
titanium nitride
high speed handpiece rotation speed
400 000
what do the coloured bands on burs indicate
the diamond grit size
blue - coarse
red - fine
yellow - superfine
college tweezers
angled serrated tip commonly used for placing cotton wool rolls in mouth
not usually locking
locking tweezers
have latch that locks tips together
toothpaste concentration for under 3 years
1000ppm/F
toothpaste concentration for 4-16 years
1000-1500ppm/F
toothpaste concentration for adult (16+)
1400 -1500ppm/F
toothpaste concentration for high risk adult
5000ppm/F (perscription - duraphat)
toothpaste concentration for high risk child under 3
1500ppm/F
