Caries + oral hygiene Flashcards

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Outlook

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if any teeth are prone to be unsaveable + require extractions, the trt plans will need to reflect + accommodate this

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For orthodontics

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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

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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.

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