lecture 2

Question 1

1. Whats the purpose of oral hygiene?
2. Whats the effects of brushing?
3. What is the bass technique?

Answer 1

1. Oral hygiene: Plaque control
   
   1. Control periodontal diseases and dentalc carries
2. brushing:
   
   1. Removes plaque and biofilm. Impedes reformation
   2. Removes food and stains
   3. stimulates gingiva
   4. soft bristles tooth brush is most idea for toothbrushing
3. The bass technique is angling the bristles of the tooth brush t445 degrees with tips in the sulucs. this aids in subgingival cleaning as well as cleaning thr tooth and gingival stimulation

Question 2

Whats the use of tongue cleaners?

Answer 2

• It aids in the prevention of halitosis.
• High bacterial load 10% systemic

Question 3

• What is the use of dentifrice?
• What is the use of chlorhexidine?
• Whats the use of interproximal brushing?

Answer 3

1. Dentifrice:
   
   1. toothpaste that aids in plaque removal,
   2. has fluoride which prevents carries
   3. triclosan aids in fighting gingivitis
   4. Potassium nitrate desensitises teeth
2. Chlorhexidine:
   
   1. Prevents plaque accumulation
   2. it could stain tongue and gingival tissues as well as restorations.
   3. might interfere with taste
3. Interproximal brushing
   
   1. For patients with recessions, diastemas (gapping of teeth) or loss of bone as well as the migration of teeth