Home Remedies

Question 1

What are the indicators of periodontal health?

Answer 1

1. Probe depths of 1-3mm
2. No hx of attachment loss
3. No clinical signs of inflammation

Question 2

What are the indicators of gingivitis?

Answer 2

1. 1-3 mm probe depths
2. No hx of attachment loss
3. Clinical signs of inflammation

Question 3

What is the clinical indicator for periodontitis?

Answer 3

Attachment loss (probe depths greater or equal to 4 mm)

Question 4

T/F: General dentists are typically well equipped to treat aggressive periodontitis and NUP.

Answer 4

False

Typically better to refer

Question 5

T/F: Plaque biofilm can be completely eliminated.

Answer 5

False

Controlled with proper oral hygeine

Question 6

What is the best method of brushing for patients who have open interproximal spaces?

Answer 6

Charters Method

Bristles pointing to occlusal surface, movement back and forth in circular motion

Question 7

T/F: The Bass method of brushing is clearly the most effective.

Answer 7

False

All about the same; all are not very effective for interproximal

Question 8

T/F: Patients who have been treated for periodontitis are less likely to clean interproximal spaces.

Answer 8

False

More likely to floss

Question 9

T/F: Waxed floss is more effective than unwaxed floss.

Answer 9

False

No difference

Question 10

T/F: Rounded end bristles produce less trauma than cut ends when brushing.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

How long can you go before replacing a toothbrush?

Answer 11

2 months

Question 12

T/F: There is a slight advantage for power toothbrushes in plaque removal.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Ca-phosphates, Ca-pyrophosphates, hydrate silica, alumina, Ca-carbonate, and Na-bicarbonate are all examples of _________ found in toothpastes.

Answer 13

abbrasives

Question 14

T/F: Triclosan/copolymer toothpastes are just as effective in plaque removal and reducing gingival inflammation as flouride toothpastes.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T/F: Triclosan toothpaste is an effective tool in removing calculus, but it causes staining.

Answer 15

False

SnF causes staining

Question 16

What are three of the main active ingredients found in antimicrobial rinses?

Answer 16

1. Essential oils (Listerine)
2. CPC (Crest Pro-Health)
3. CHX (prescription)

Question 17

T/F: Essential oil mouth rinses have shown to be effective in reducing plaque and gingivitis when used as directed.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

T/F: CPC mouth rinses have shown to be more effective than essential oils.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

CPC and CHX act on the cell _______, while essential oils act on the cell ____.

Answer 19

membrane; wall

Question 20

How is halitosis treated?

Answer 20

1. Eliminate etiological factors (nitrogen, ketones, alkalines, phenyl)
2. Review oral hygiene
3. Dietary changes

*mouth rinses

Question 21

What is the criteria for a product to get the ADA seal of acceptance in terms of treating gingivitis?

Answer 21

Two 6-month studies showing a minimum 20% gingivitis reduction