Oral Self Care Flashcards
what brushing technique is the most detrimental to tissues
horizontal brushing
expectoration means too
spit out excess
oral self care is also referred to as
implementation of prevention
5 Steps of oral self care (patient education)
assess, diagnose, plan or action, evaluate, document
what is used to prevent mould in toothpaste (dentifrices)
sodium benzoates, phenols
glycerol, sorbitol, xylitol are all examples of ___ in toothpaste
flavouring
what is chlorahexadine
an anti gingivitis, anti plaque and chemotherapeutic agent
what is lysis?
the break down of cells in tissues. caused by overuse of chlorahexadine
which brushing method is best for everyday plaque removal
bass sulcular method
which technique is best for children with poor dexterity, stroke clients and arthritis clients
basic rolling stroke
what does sodium benzoates in toothpaste prevent
moulding
what are the qualities of a disclosing agent
intense color, pleasant taste and diffusable
what is a chemotherapeutic quality
something that helps the issue but does not fix it.
reduces inflammation and redness
what is substantivity action
effects stay for a longer period of time
the most effective antimicrobial rinse (CHX) has both
chemotherapeutic qualities and substantivity action
what is a humectant
sweeteners in toothpaste,
Glycerol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol, water
what is carboxymethycellulose
a humectant (sweetener)
what is triclosan
antibacterial agent
what is the least abrasive agent in toothpaste
calcium carbonate. used to remove stains
what are binders used for in toothpaste
to keep solid and liquids together. (gels and paste)
modified stillmans technique is used for
recession/abrasion. avoids the sulcus
what method is used for post ops on surgery patients
charters method
which method is most commonly used & effective at removing plaque
bass or modified bass
how is bass technique preformed
holding the brush at a a 45 degree angle toward the gingiva, vibrate and make back and forth motions on the tooth
