Module 5 Flashcards
Many ortho patients are in what stage?
preteen years when gingivitis is high
Does the incicdence of perio infection increase from childhood to late teens
yes
What can complicate adult treatment?
medications or have a systemic issue
How does gingivitis present in orthodontic patients?
- biofilm retention by appliances causes gingivitis
- degree can vary
- tissue can enlage and cover appliance
what are problems with ortho appliances?
retain biofilm and debris, appliances become detached
Teeth that are irregulary positioned are more suceptible to
the retention of bacterial deposits and are more difficult to clean
The patient who tries to maintain oral cleanliness even has difficulty. T?F
True
What kind of program is needed for orthodontic patients?
a rigid program for dental caries and perio disease control
What are general instructions for ortho patients?
- give instructions before appliance is placed
- preform brushing at mirror to increase accuracy
- use a disclosing solution
- Fl2 dentifrice
- mouthrinse
- sulcular brushing
What are the recommendations for a power toothbrush and ortho patients?
-soft filaments, light stroke, low speed
Are power toothbrushes very effective for ortho patients
yes
WHat are the manual toothbursh recommendations for ortho patients?
-soft, bilevel
What kinds of brushing should be used for ortho patients?
sulcular brushes
What should be included in a brushing procedure for ortho patients?
sulcular brushing, adapt for appliance, clean all surfaces, lingual and palatal
What interdental aids should be used for ortho patients?
floss threaders, tufted dental floss, interdental brush single tuft brush
What is helpful for biofilm under brackets?
rubber tip
What additional measures can ortho patients benefit from?
an oral irrigator
What can help clean around orthodontic brackets?
ultrasonic scaler, a/p polisher
what is a common finding after ortho treatmen?
white spots (demineralization)
What teeth tend to develop white spots?
teeth that have been banded or bonded
what contributes to demineralization from ortho appliances?
biofilm retention and difficulty of removal
What is important in the post-debonding perio evaluation?
- complete exam w probing
- calc removal
- photographs
- disclosing agent
-what is important in the post-debonding dental caries exam?
- exam for demineralization
- composite resin may be left on tooth around bracket
What kind of fluoride therapy is recommended in post-debonding care?
-pt and professionally applied fluoride