Mechanical Home Care Flashcards
In which four ways can oral biofilms be controlled
proper diet tooth brushing 2x/day with toothpaste interdental cleaning use of antimicrobial mouthrinse 2x/day
What is this method of toothbrushing
Stillman’s Method
Describe the Stillman’s method of toothbrushing
30° angle with bristles pointing toward the gingiva (soft brush)
movement in coronal direction with a vibrating and rolling stroke
What is this method of toothbrushing
Roll or Sweep Method
Descirbe the Roll of Sweep toothbrushing method
30° angle with bristles pointing toward the gingiva
movement in coronal direction with a rolling stroke
What is this toothbrushing technique
Bass Method
Describe the Bass toothbrushing method
45° angle with the bristles pushing toward the gingiva
movement in the vibratory, circular method
Modified Bass; additional sweeping motion
What is this method of toothbrushing
Rotational Scrub
Describe the rotational scrub tooth brushing method
brush is positiond on the tooth surface
bristles are perpendicular to tooth and gingival surfaces
movement in small circulatory motions
What is this method of brushing
Charters Method
Describe the Charter’s method of brushing
45° angle with bristles pointing toward the occlusal surface
movement back and forth in a circular motion
best method for patients with open interproximal spaces
most difficult method to do correctly
What is this tooth brushing method
horizontal scrub
Describe the horizontal scrub tooth brushing method
90° angle between brush and teeth
movement in a horizontal motion
used for occlusal surfaces
can cause soft and hard tissue damage at cervical area
What method of tooth brushing is recommended
no real difference in methods
spend the time to improve patient care where needed
Modified Bass is the easiest if they’ve never brushed before
Plaque depositon appears earlier and is prevalent in this area
interproximal
This device should be used where there are large interproximal spaces to clean
proxybrush
Whats the difference between rounded edge bristles and cut edge bristles
rouned end bristles produce less trauma than cut ends to gingival tissues
How often should you change your toothbrush
at least every 2 months, especially after 9 weeks
Whats the conclusion of powered toothbrushes
powered toothbrushed with a rotation oscillation action provide slightly better plaque removal and may provide better protection against gingival inflammation than manual toothbrushes
