Chapter 29

Question 1

Describe Type 1 Embrasure

Answer 1

Interdental papilla fills the gingival embrasure

Question 2

Describe Type 2 Embrasure

Answer 2

Moderate recession;

Question 3

Describe Type 3 Embrasure

Answer 3

Severe recession;

Question 4

What is Embrasure?

Answer 4

V-shaped space next to the contact area of adjacent teeth

Question 5

What is the Col?

Answer 5

Contact area of two teeth; the depression in the gingival tissue under a contact area between the lingual (palatal) papillae and facial papillae

Question 6

What can floss be made of?

Answer 6

Silk, Nylon, PTFE (Polyetrafluorethylene)

Question 7

A substance used for irrigation is called __________.

Answer 7

irrigant

Question 8

Flushing of a specific area or site with a stream of fluid; application of a continuous or pulsated stream of fluid to a part of the body for a cleansing or therapeutic purpose is called ____________

Answer 8

irrigation

Question 9

As ___________ occurs, dental floss may still be used, but greater time, effort, and dexterity are required for complete removal of dental biofilm from the exposed proximal tooth surfaces.

Answer 9

recession

Question 10

What is the recommended total length of floss or tape to be dispensed for flossing?

Answer 10

12 to 15 inches

Question 11

Which floss aid is used for biofilm and debris removal around orthodontic appliances or under fixed partial dentures?

Answer 11

Floss threader

Question 12

A cleft in the gingival margin, usually at a mesial or distal line angle of a tooth, where dental floss was repeatedly applied incorrectly is called a __________.

Answer 12

Floss cleft

Question 13

Between anterior teeth in contact, there is a _________ papillae with a ___________ shape.

Answer 13

Single, pyramidal

Question 14

A floss holder can be helpful for who?

Answer 14

• A person with a disability

- A parent or caregiver serving a child or patient

Question 15

What are advantages of patient applied daily irrigation?

Answer 15

Reduction in gingivitis
Fewer pathogenic organisms
Improved accessibility in difficult to reach areas

Question 16

True or False. The standard jet tip placed supragingivally can penetrate below the gingival margin 44% to 71% of the pocket depth.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Waxed floss provides a smooth or slippery surface to slide through contacts and helps to prevent trauma to soft tissue. Wax also provides strength and durability during application and the chance of shredding or breakage is reduced.

Answer 17

Both statements are true

Question 18

Flossing should begin ____________.

Answer 18

At the distal surface of the most posterior teeth

Question 19

Floss/yarn combinations are known as _____________

Answer 19

Tufted floss

Question 20

What are the two types of interdental brushes?

Answer 20

• tapered or cylindrical brushes with plastic handles

- tapered or cylindrical small insert brushes with reusable handles

Question 21

What is the procedure for use of the interdental tip?

Answer 21

trace along the gingival margin with the tip positioned just beneath the margin

Question 22

An interdental brush is indicated for use when:

Answer 22

sufficient space is available for the insertion of the brush without excess force

Question 23

An interdental tip is best described as a __________

Answer 23

conical or pyramidal flexible rubber tip attached to the end of the handle of a toothbrush or on a separate plastic handle

Question 24

A wooden interdental cleaner should be replaced for each arch or quadrant because ________________.

Answer 24

Wood may become splayed

Question 25

When an antimicrobial agent is used in an oral irrigation system, which of the following is most likely to occur?

Answer 25

The reduction of supragingival and subgingival biofilm and gingivitis is enhanced