oral self care Flashcards
(80 cards)
what is intrinsic motivation
the result of an internal decision
what is a goal
something one desires enough to put forth an effort to achieve it
what is a value
anything prized or cherished
what is the least effective method to educating your client
digital
what does preventive dentistry pertain to
assessing patients needs
plan for interventions
implementing plans
perform preventive services
evaluate changes
plan short and long term continuing care
what are the signs of success with preventive program
client is attentive
client comprehends the information given
client retains the knowledge
client changes their behaviour
what is the most effective method to teaching a client a new brushing technique
direct contact
how are patients needs assessed
review all information
identify the presence and severity of infection and risks
uses indices to rate extent of the need
dental biofilm score
what are the steps in the learning ladder
unawareness
awareness
self interest
involvement
action
habit
what are disclosing agents
temporary colouration that makes plaque visible
what is the name of the dye used in disclosing agents
erythrosine
what are the properties of a disclosing agent
comes in a tablet that is chewed, painted on teeth or dropped on tongue
what is chlorhexidine and how does it work
an antibacterial chemotherapeutic agent that attaches to bacterial cell membranes and damages it
what are the recommendations for an acceptable mouth rinse
nontoxic
no or limited absorption
substantivity
bacterial specifity
low-induced drug resistance
what are therapeutic mouth rinses
over the counter or by prescriptionl and helps control plaque, gingivitis, bad breath and tooth decay
what are cosmetic mouth rinses
for refreshing the mouth and controls bad breath but does not kill bacteria
what does the term substantivity refer to
the ability of an agent to be bound to the pellicle and tooth surface and be released over a period of time with retention of potency
what is a humectant
helps prevent a toothpaste from drying out
what is the difference between concave and convex
concave means curvinf inwards
convex means curving outward
what does cariogenic mean
can cause tooth decay
can a diabetic individual experience xerostomia? why?
a diabetic may experience xerostomia due to the medication they take that can cause dry mouth
toothpaste abrasiveness is determined by what
oil content, hardness, and particle size
what is the col and why is it important
a depression in the gingival tissue under a contact area between the lingaual and the facial papilla
which areas of the mouth does the heel of the toothbrush clean effectively
posterior of the anterior