Oral Self Care Flashcards
Good oral hygiene is needed before what is started
Restorative work
When discussing/determining client needs the CDA must
Be genuine and avoid prejudice
Benefits of preventive dentistry
Economic (costs less to prevent)
Teeth are needed for speech, eating, and self esteem
The learning ladder is comprised of 6 things
Unawareness, awareness, self interest, involvement, action, habit
Should we lecture in order to teach
No
_____ of knowledge is important for learning good dental health
Acquisition of knowledge
Intrinsic motivation is the result of
An internal decision (self motivated)
Extrinsic motivation is the result of
Outside sources
All the following needs help motivate our patients
Esteem
Security
Psychological need
6 stages of educating our patient
Explanation, demonstration, application, feedback, reinforcement, evaluation
What is the main ingredient in the disclosing agent used for staining plaque
Erythrosine stain
When should re evaluation of oral hygiene instruction methods be done
At each recall appointment
Professionally recommended toothbrush
Soft, Nylon bristled, multi tufted and rounded brush
Why is a professional recommendation for aids better
More effective at cleaning, causes less trauma to tissues
How often should you replace your toothbrush
Every 3 months, when bristles start to splay
What kind of handle on a toothbrush is better for a patient with limited dexterity
Longer, and fatter
Potentially angled
The bristles of the toothbrush must be able to
Dry out
Why must bristles be able to dry out
Bacteria will not survive drying process. Bacteria will live on wet brush bristles
Powered brushes are ideal for patients with
Handicaps, orthodontic appliances or people with poor dexterity
When patients brush improperly the first area to abrade is
The cervical areas
When would a patient be advised against brushing
ANUG, after perio surgery, after extractions
When you are advised not to brush what would you do instead
Warm salt water rinse
What is Chlorhexidine
Anti-gingivitis, anti-plaque chemotherapeutic agent
Bass technique
Place bristles directly into sulcus 45 degree angle
Press lightly and vibrate
What is the most effective brushing technique at plaque removal
Bass sulcular method
Bass sulcular method is great for
Cleaning sulcus/exposed roots
&
Perio client after gingiva was healed from perio surgery
What brushing method is the simplest method to learn
Basic rolling stroke
Basic rolling stroke is commonly used for
Children with poor dexterity or stroke or arthritis patients
What are the problem areas in the mouth when brushing (7)
Rotated/tipped teeth Surfaces next to edentulous area Lingually inclined teeth Exposed root surfaces Distal most posterior tooth Lingual of mandibular molar Buccal maxillary molars
What is a col
Depression between facial and lingual papilla under the contact area
Flossing is the
Only way to clean healthy interproximal areas
Col is susceptible to
Perio disease
There are 2 types of flossing techniques which are
Spoil method, circle or loop method
The spool method is
The most common method
Wrapping floss around fingers
Circle or loop method is described as and is recommended for
Creating a circle and holding onto the circle
Recommended for kids or clients with poor dexterity
What component in dentifrices keep liquids and solid components together during storage
Binders
Chlorhexidine is the most effective anti microbial rinse with what qualities
Chemotherapeutic qualities and substantivity action
Disadvantage of Chlorhexidine
Stains teeth, causes lysis
Lysis breaks
Cells in tissues
What preserves toothpaste / keeps it from spoiling
Sodium benzoate
Disclosing agent qualities
Intense colour
Pleasant taste
Diffusible
Least abrasive product
Calcium carbonate
Flavouring in toothpaste comes from
Glycerol
Sorbitol
Xylitol
