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1
Q

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

A

false

2
Q

t/f: biofilms can be completely eliminated

A

false

3
Q

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

A

end-rounded nylon or polyester, soft, interdental

4
Q

brushing methods pneumonic

A

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

5
Q
  • hold brush at 30deg angle with bristles pointed toward the gingiva
  • move in coronal direction with vibrating and rolling stroke
A

stillman’s method

6
Q

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

A

rolling

7
Q
  • hold brush at 45deg angle with bristles pointed toward gingiva
  • move with a vibratory, circular motion
A

bass method (modify with additional sweep motion at the end

8
Q
  • position brush on tooth surface with bristles perpendicular to tooth and gingival surfaces
  • move in small circular motions
A

rotational scrub

9
Q
  • 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
A

charters method, open interproximal spaces

10
Q
  • 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
A

horizontal scrub, occlusal surfaces, cervical areas

11
Q

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

A

true

12
Q

which patients are more prone to interdental cleaning?

A

pts. treated for perio

13
Q

what is the difference between waxed and unwaxed floss?

A

none

14
Q

which tool is best to clean large interproximal spaces?

A

proxybrush

15
Q

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

A

true

16
Q

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

A

end tufted brush

17
Q

how many rows of bristles does a sulcus brush have?

A

2

18
Q

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

A

wet

19
Q

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

A

rounded

20
Q

when should you replace your toothbrush?

A

after 2 months

21
Q

which powered toothbrush cannot be used with toothpaste?

A

interplak

22
Q

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

A

IntelliClean, toothpaste, yes

23
Q

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

A

rotation-oscillation