Lecture 2: non-surgical therapy Flashcards
t/f: removal of supragingival plaque cannot reverse gingival inflammation
false
t/f: biofilms can be completely eliminated
false
ideal toothbrush features include proper handle and head size, use of __________ ______ or _______ filaments, _____ bristle configurations, and bristle patterns that enhance __________ plaque removal.
end-rounded nylon or polyester, soft, interdental
brushing methods pneumonic
Stillmann Rolled and Swept his Bass Horizontally to get a Rotational Charter (stillmann, roll and sweep, bass, horizontal scrub, rotational scrub, charter’s method)
- hold brush at 30deg angle with bristles pointed toward the gingiva
- move in coronal direction with vibrating and rolling stroke
stillman’s method
roll and sweep method (modified stillman) moves with a ________stroke not vibrating.
rolling
- hold brush at 45deg angle with bristles pointed toward gingiva
- move with a vibratory, circular motion
bass method (modify with additional sweep motion at the end
- position brush on tooth surface with bristles perpendicular to tooth and gingival surfaces
- move in small circular motions
rotational scrub
- hold brush at 45deg angle with bristles pointing toward occlusal surfaces
- move in back and forth circular motion
- best method for patients with _______, but most difficult to do correctly
charters method, open interproximal spaces
- hold brush at 90deg angle between brush and teeth
- move in horizontal motion
- this method only used for ______ surface
- can cause both hard and soft tissue damage in _______ area
horizontal scrub, occlusal surfaces, cervical areas
t/f: interproximal plaque appears earlier than in other areas
true
which patients are more prone to interdental cleaning?
pts. treated for perio
what is the difference between waxed and unwaxed floss?
none
which tool is best to clean large interproximal spaces?
proxybrush
t/f: all toothbrushing methods are equally effective and none are effective in interproximal areas
true
