chapter 27: Interdental care

Question 1

s come in flat and tapered
shapes and can be used to clean areas that are difficult to access with a standard
toothbrush.

1-For open interproximal areas
2-For fixed dental prostheses
3- may be adaptable around and under a fixed partial
denture, pontic, orthodontic appliance, precision attachment, or implant
abutment.
4-For difficult-to-reach areas

Answer 1

single tuft brush (end tuft brush)

The lingual surfaces of the mandibular molars, abutment teeth, distal surfaces of
the terminal molars, areas of missing teeth, and teeth that are crowded are
examples of areas where an end-tuft brush may be of value.

use SULCULAR BRUSHING STROKE

Question 2

floss materials

Answer 2

silk
nylon
PTFE

Question 3

A child may be able to manage floss better with this

technique.

Answer 3

circle of floss

ends of floss are tied together.