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Question 1

Best toothbrush traits

Answer 1

end rounded nylon or polyester, soft bristle configurations

bristle patterns which enhance soft tissue removal, long handle, smaller meneuverable head

Question 2

30 deg angle to gingiva, coronal movement with vibrating and rolling stroke

Answer 2

stillman - modified just means more of a sweep.

Question 3

45 deg, vibratory circulatory motion

Answer 3

bass method

Question 4

modified bass

Answer 4

add sweepingmotion

Question 5

45 degree from gingiva, back and forth circular mmovement

Answer 5

charters method

Question 6

slender brushes help with

Answer 6

linguals

Question 7

proxybrush for

Answer 7

diastema/large interproximals

Question 8

How do EOs work?

Answer 8

Disrupts bacterial cell wall, reduces plaque endotoxin levels and reduces pathogenicity for gingivitis.

Question 9

CPC function

Answer 9

disrupts bacterial cell membrane, leading to death. May also alter bacterial metabolism, leading to death.

Question 10

HOw does chlorhexidine work

Answer 10

Ruptures bacterial cell wall, leading to cell death. Binds salivary mucins, reducing pelliicle formation, inhibiting bacterial colonization. Binds bacteria, inhibiting adsorption to teeth.