W10 OH instructions

Question 1

What is the bass techniqe?

Answer 1

Designed for intrasulcular cleaning. Brush at 45 degree angle. Gentle short vibrations side to side motion towards incisal/occlusal surface

Question 2

What is the modified bass technique?

Answer 2

1. Brush at 45 degree angle towards gingiva.
2. Rotate brush against gingival margin
3. Gentle short circular motion towards incisal and occlusal edges

Question 3

What is Stillmans Technique

Answer 3

Developed to promote ginigval stimulation.

1. Toothbrush angled toward the apex partly on tooth and gingiva.
2. Roll towards incisal edge

Question 4

What is the Charters Technique

Answer 4

Technique to aid in interproximal ortho cleaning

1. Angled at 45 degrees with bristle tops facing occlusal plane, partly on the tooth and gingivae
2. Roll towards incisal edge

Question 5

What is the Fones technique

Answer 5

Easy to learn technique - good for children

1. Close teeth together
2. Brush upp & lwr surfaces with large circular movements
3. On the lingual seperate arches, using smaller strokes.

Question 6

What can influence tooth brushing?

Answer 6

Sequencing eg. are the teeth being brushed for them.
Time of brusing: clock, counting, built in timers
Frequency: Twice a day and night before bed time. Always consider the patients.

Question 7

What other hygiene instructions should we implement?

Answer 7

Tongue cleaning, interdental cleaning

Question 8

How do we floss?

Answer 8

1. Dispense a 30cm piece of floss
2. Wrap around middle fingers
3. Use thumbs and pointer fingers to guide floss
4. Ease over contact point
5. Wrap around proximal aspect of teeth in a “c”
6. Slide up and down (do no saw) bringing beneath the gingival margin
7. Use different parts of the floss
8. Floss before brushing

Question 9

What is superfloss?

Answer 9

Ideal for fixed prothesis, orthodontics, impants

Question 10

What are some flossing aids?

Answer 10

Floss holders
Floss threaders
Tooth picks

Question 11

Denture Hygiene?

Answer 11

Clean twice a day over a basin filled with water (to avoid breakage if dropped)
Remove plaque and debris from gums with a wet facewasher
Remove in the evening and store in dry container.
Avoid using cleaning agents or brushes, boiling water, detergents, bleaches or anything strong.

Question 12

Chemothereputic mouth rinses should be used when?

Answer 12

Short term use only, used as an adjunct not in replacement of brushing and flossing

Question 13

Describe alcohol mouthwash

Answer 13

Optimal antimicrobial activity at 50-90% concentration. It is used as a solvent, preservative and antiseptic. Broad spectrum activity versus bacteria, fungi, viruses. Studies have shown that alcohol mouthwashes can have a detriments. Not recommended for long term use. Recommened alchohol-free mouth washes

Question 14

What are the contraindications for alchohol mouth wash?

Answer 14

Xerostomia, dental erosion due to low oral pH, oral mucosal disease due to irritation and dryness. Unsuitable for children.

Question 15

Essential oil mouthrinses?

Answer 15

Can be effective in plaque formation although mechanical removal of plaque is needed to disrupt the biofilm