Costley Module 13 ch 27 Flashcards
The composition of a tooth brush handle is most often ______ or ________
single plastic type
combination of polymers
What are tufts
the bristles of the toothbrush
The length of tufts may be _____ long and _____row wide. They can be arranged in what fashion?
5-12 tufts
3-4
consistent shape or varied
Tufts that are spaced wide allow for _______ and those spaced close allow for ______
easy cleaning
filaments to support each other
Most current toothbrushes have ______ filaments
nylon (synthetic)
Natural bristles are relatively ___, and their _______ can’t be standardized
unsanitary
physical qualifications
Filaments are also called?
bristles
Toothbrush selection factors:
Patient _______ and ______ ________
Age
Manual Dexterity
Toothbrush selection factors:
Status of ______/______ health and the
______ _______ of the gingiva
Gingiva/Perio
Anatomic Configuration
Toothbrush selection factors: (Position)
_____ contacts and _____ teeth
Open
Crowded
Toothbrush selection factors:
Patient ______ of a toothbrush may make them_________ change
preference
resist
A _______ end- _______ brush is the best
soft
rounded
Soft End-rounded brushes are more effective in cleaning the _____ areas, both ____ and _______
cervical
proximal
marginal
Soft End-rounded brushes cause less trauma to the ______ and can be directed into the _________ and into ______ areas for cleaning.
gingival tissue
sulcus
interproximal
Soft End-rounded brushes are applicable around fixed ________ and _____.
orthodontic appliances fixation appliance (broken jaw)
The _____ size of a soft end-rounded brush makes it ideal for what age group
small
young children
Tooth ________ and/or gingival ________ can be prevented by using a soft end-rounded brush
abrasion
recession
Start brushing from ______ and end ______
one molar same molar (lingual)
What is the most difficult side for a R-handed brusher to clean
right side
The number of strokes and length of time spent on brushing depends on?
Pt ability and efficiency in removing bio-film
For many patients use of the _____ system and the _____ system together works best in removing bio-film
count (count to 10 slowly or 6 strokes each position)
clock (brush for 3-4 min.)
Sulcular Brushing Method is also called?
Bass Method
The Bass/Sulcular brushing method is widely used for biofilm removal adjacent to and directly beneath the?
gingival margin
BASS Method:
direct fillaments ______
First position sides of filaments _____
Then turn brush head toward gingival margin at a ______ angle and brush into sulcus
apically
parallel with long axis of tooth
45