Chapter 15

Question 1

What is the liquid that makes plaque visible called?

Answer 1

Disclosing solution

Question 2

What is topical fluoride?

Answer 2

Applied directly to the tooth

Question 3

What is systemic fluoride?

Answer 3

Injected and circulated throughout the body

Question 4

Plaque formation accumulates in=

Answer 4

24 hours

Question 5

What are some situations when you shouldn’t brush?

Answer 5

After an extraction, post surgery, trauma to the area, NUG/ NUP

Question 6

Trauma from improper brushing can result in:

Answer 6

Toothbrush abrasion and gingival trauma

Question 7

What does toothbrush abrasion mean?

Answer 7

Wearing away tooth structures, caused by highly abrasive toothpaste,to hard toothbrushes,too much pressure or incorrect brushing methods

Question 8

What does gingival trauma mean?

Answer 8

Can be seen as abrasive,cliffs or festoring

Question 9

What is the main criteria for selecting a toothbrush?

Answer 9

Size, shape, texture and dexterity

Question 10

List the teeth used in the Ramfjord plaque index:

Answer 10

1-6
2-1
2-4
3-6
4-1
4-4

Question 11

What is fluoride known as?

Answer 11

Natures cavity fighter

Question 12

What are sealants?

Answer 12

They are a preventative coating that covers occlusal pits and fissures where bacteria can thrive

Question 13

What can cause fluorosis?

Answer 13

Excessive systemic fluoride

Question 14

When applying fluoride in the dental office the patient should be in what position?

Answer 14

Upright position

Question 15

Without what two things can dental caries not occur?

Answer 15

Bacteria and sugar

Question 16

What is the dental term for caries causing?

Answer 16

Cariogenic

Question 17

What are two sugar substitutes?

Answer 17

Xylitol and Aspartame

Question 18

What is the artificial sweetener that actually helps prevent caries?

Answer 18

Xylitol

Question 19

What is the key dietary factor that relates to dental caries?

Answer 19

Sugar

Question 20

Why are soft bristles on toothbrush preferred?

Answer 20

Because the ends are rounded and polished

Question 21

Vigourous brushing and or firm bristles can cause what?

Answer 21

Abrasion or resession

Question 22

Name the two types of information needed when performing a patient assessment?

Answer 22

Personal and clinical info

Question 23

List the six steps needed in teaching and learning:

Answer 23

Explanation
Determination
Application
Feedback
Reinforcement
Evaluation

Question 24

What are two types of patient motivation?

Answer 24

Extrinsic = outside motivation
Intrinsic= inside motivation

Question 25

When selecting a toothbrush the bristles need to be what?

Answer 25

Soft and nylon

Question 26

What are two benefits of nylon bristle brushes?

Answer 26

Dry easy and inexpensive + durable

Question 27

What are the parts of a toothbrush?

Answer 27

Handle,shank and head

Question 28

What may improper brushing cause?

Answer 28

Gingival trauma and toothbrush abrasion

Question 29

When using the Bass technique for brushing the bristles are placed how?

Answer 29

Into the sulcus at a 45° angle

Question 30

What technique of brushing was designed a massage to stimulate the gums as well as clean the cervical areas?

Answer 30

Modified Stillman

Question 31

What toothbrushing method is most commonly used by patients?

Answer 31

Scrub brushing

Question 32

What percentage of tooth cannot be cleaned with a toothbrush?

Answer 32

40%

Question 33

What are two inter-proximal cleaning aids?

Answer 33

Floss and proxa brush

Question 34

What is the name of the floss the combines a stiff pointed end for threading, a yarn type floss and a section of unwaxed floss?

Answer 34

Super floss or Eezthru

Question 35

Clinical situations would super floss or easy through be used in?

Answer 35

Orthodontic crown and bridge and tight contacts

Question 36

What method of flossing is the most common?

Answer 36

C shape

Question 37

What fingers are best to wrap the floss around?

Answer 37

Middle fingers

Question 38

What cleaners are best used to clean dentures?

Answer 38

Mild dish soap and commercial dental cleaners(polident)

Question 39

Name the two most common dental diseases?

Answer 39

Periodontal and caries

Question 40

What precautions are necessary for children using fluoridated toothpaste?

Answer 40

They need to spit it out after brushing

Question 41

What toothbrushing method is used for ortho?

Answer 41

Charters