Lecture 2: non-surgical therapy

Question 1

t/f: removal of supragingival plaque cannot reverse gingival inflammation

Answer 1

false

Question 2

t/f: biofilms can be completely eliminated

Answer 2

false

Question 3

ideal toothbrush features include proper handle and head size, use of __________ ______ or _______ filaments, _____ bristle configurations, and bristle patterns that enhance __________ plaque removal.

Answer 3

end-rounded nylon or polyester, soft, interdental

Question 4

brushing methods pneumonic

Answer 4

Stillmann Rolled and Swept his Bass Horizontally to get a Rotational Charter (stillmann, roll and sweep, bass, horizontal scrub, rotational scrub, charter’s method)

Question 5

• hold brush at 30deg angle with bristles pointed toward the gingiva
• move in coronal direction with vibrating and rolling stroke

Answer 5

stillman’s method

Question 6

roll and sweep method (modified stillman) moves with a ________stroke not vibrating.

Answer 6

rolling

Question 7

• hold brush at 45deg angle with bristles pointed toward gingiva
• move with a vibratory, circular motion

Answer 7

bass method (modify with additional sweep motion at the end

Question 8

• position brush on tooth surface with bristles perpendicular to tooth and gingival surfaces
• move in small circular motions

Answer 8

rotational scrub

Question 9

• hold brush at 45deg angle with bristles pointing toward occlusal surfaces
• move in back and forth circular motion
• best method for patients with _______, but most difficult to do correctly

Answer 9

charters method, open interproximal spaces

Question 10

• hold brush at 90deg angle between brush and teeth
• move in horizontal motion
• this method only used for ______ surface
• can cause both hard and soft tissue damage in _______ area

Answer 10

horizontal scrub, occlusal surfaces, cervical areas

Question 11

t/f: interproximal plaque appears earlier than in other areas

Answer 11

true

Question 12

which patients are more prone to interdental cleaning?

Answer 12

pts. treated for perio

Question 13

what is the difference between waxed and unwaxed floss?

Answer 13

none

Question 14

which tool is best to clean large interproximal spaces?

Answer 14

proxybrush

Question 15

t/f: all toothbrushing methods are equally effective and none are effective in interproximal areas

Answer 15

true

Question 16

which tool is effective for cleaning brackets and the distal of last tooth in mouth?

Answer 16

end tufted brush

Question 17

how many rows of bristles does a sulcus brush have?

Answer 17

2

Question 18

toothbrushing can cause gingival trauma, therefore it is important to ____ a brand new brush before use

Answer 18

wet

Question 19

which type of filament produces less trauma to gingival tissues? (rounded or cut)

Answer 19

rounded

Question 20

when should you replace your toothbrush?

Answer 20

after 2 months

Question 21

which powered toothbrush cannot be used with toothpaste?

Answer 21

interplak

Question 22

Sonicare’s ________ system toothbrush secretes ______. Was it shown to be better than manual?

Answer 22

IntelliClean, toothpaste, yes

Question 23

powered toothbrushes with __________ action provide slightly better plaque removal and may provide better protection against gingival inflammation than manual toothbrushes.

Answer 23

rotation-oscillation