Costley Module 14 ch 28

Question 1

Describe a type 1 embrasure

Answer 1

interdental gingiva fills interproximal area

Question 2

Describe a type 2 embrasure

Answer 2

interdental papilla is missing/reduced in height

Question 3

Describe a type 3 embrasure

Answer 3

extensive recession of interdental papilla and marginal papilla or complete loss of interdental papilla

Question 4

Posterior teeth have _____ papillae and anterior teeth have _____ papillae

Answer 4

2

1

Question 5

The epithelium of the col is usually __ and not ___

Answer 5

thin

keratinized

Question 6

Col epithelium is ___ and is _____ resistant to infection

Answer 6

protected

less

Question 7

Most gingival disease starts in the _____

Answer 7

col

Question 8

Interdental papillae are reduced in height due to ____ and loss of _____

Answer 8

bacteria

gingival attachment

Question 9

Furcation areas of __ and ____ teeth are seen during advanced periodontitis

Answer 9

MX 1st premolars

molars

Question 10

The selection of interdental aids depends on the ___, ___ and ____ of the patient

Answer 10

oral health
disease status
risk of future recurrence

Question 11

Historically ___ floss was used

Answer 11

silk waxed

Question 12

____ floss is the main type of floss made today

Answer 12

nylon (waxed/non-waxed)

Question 13

Waxed floss help to prevent against?

Answer 13

trauma to soft tissue

breaks in the floss

Question 14

Unwaxed floss is beneficial because pressure against a tooth surface with it will do what?

Answer 14

spread fibers and give wider surface for biofilm removal

Question 15

Unwaxed floss ___ when passed over clean surfaces

Answer 15

squeaks

Question 16

Unwaxed floss can ____ and cause ____ due to the sharper thin edge

Answer 16

hurt

discomfort

Question 17

Best results are obtained by using floss ___ brushing

Answer 17

before

Question 18

You should hold a _ to _ inch piece of floss and have a _ inch of floss between the fingertips

Answer 18

12
15
1

Question 19

You should rest a side of a finger on teeth of the ___ side to provide a fulcrum

Answer 19

opposite

Question 20

Hold floss in a __/___ position and guide floss with a gentle ____ motion to prevent snapping through a contact

Answer 20

diagonal/oblique

sawing

Question 21

You should move the floss in both an ____ and a ____ stroke

Answer 21

up/down

shoe shine

Question 22

Dental ____ is better in retaining denitrifices against teeth

Answer 22

tape

Question 23

Floss cuts/clefts occur primarily on _ and __ surfaces

Answer 23

lingual/palatal

facial

Question 24

What are the 4 causes of floss cuts and floss clefts?

Answer 24

too long a piece of floss
snapping floss
not curving
too much pressure

Question 25

Tufted floss is aslo called?

Answer 25

floss/yarn combination

Question 26

What are the 2 types of tufted floss

Answer 26

super floss | NUFloss

Question 27

Tufted floss is used to remove biofilm in between teeth with __ embrasures

Answer 27

wide

Question 28

A floss threader is used around _____ appliances or under ___ appliances

Answer 28

orthodontic | fixed denture

Question 29

An End-tuft brush is helpful on ___ surfaces of the mandibular _____ and the __ surfaces of the most posterior teeth

Answer 29

lingual molars distal

Question 30

Tooth pick in holder is also called a "_____"

Answer 30

perio aid

Question 31

Wooden interdental cleaners are used on surfaces where the _____ are exposed and interdental gingiva are ____

Answer 31

tooth surfaces | missing

Question 32

oral irrigators are used for __ or __ purposes

Answer 32

therapeutic | preventive

Question 33

The purpose of irrigators is to reduce the __ and _____ that lead to the initiation or progression of periodontal infections

Answer 33

bacteria | inflammatory mediators

Question 34

Toothbrushes can only penetrate the gingiva how far?

Answer 34

1mm

Question 35

There are 2 zones of hydrokinetic activity created by oral irrigators, they are?

Answer 35

impact zone | flushing zone

Question 36

Irrigation devices have shown a significant reduction of __ and __ even with water as the irrigant

Answer 36

bleeding | gingivitis

Question 37

Irrigants can change the ___ and ____ of subgingival biofilm organisms

Answer 37

quality | quantity

Question 38

What kinds of patients have to be evaluated, need physician consult, before introducing an oral irrigator?

Answer 38

people who need to premed

Question 39

Incidence of bacteremia from irrigation ranges from ____% to ___% in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis respectively

Answer 39

6 | 50