Caries + oral hygiene Flashcards
1
Q
Outlook
A
if any teeth are prone to be unsaveable + require extractions, the trt plans will need to reflect + accommodate this
2
Q
For orthodontics
A
Oral hygiene needs to be excellent as appliances create stagnation areas, this will lead to an increase in gingivitis + caries around the appliance, particularly around brackets + bands
3
Q
Bad oral hygiene with braces
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the result can be straight teeth with caries buccally or labially or large decalcified areas.
They must encourage to maintain or improve oral hygiene state + shown best methods of cleaning, orthodontic brushes, interdental brushes + types of floss.