Oral Self Care

Question 1

what brushing technique is the most detrimental to tissues

Answer 1

horizontal brushing

Question 2

expectoration means too

Answer 2

spit out excess

Question 3

oral self care is also referred to as

Answer 3

implementation of prevention

Question 4

5 Steps of oral self care (patient education)

Answer 4

assess, diagnose, plan or action, evaluate, document

Question 5

what is used to prevent mould in toothpaste (dentifrices)

Answer 5

sodium benzoates, phenols

Question 6

glycerol, sorbitol, xylitol are all examples of ___ in toothpaste

Answer 6

flavouring

Question 7

what is chlorahexadine

Answer 7

an anti gingivitis, anti plaque and chemotherapeutic agent

Question 8

what is lysis?

Answer 8

the break down of cells in tissues. caused by overuse of chlorahexadine

Question 9

which brushing method is best for everyday plaque removal

Answer 9

bass sulcular method

Question 10

which technique is best for children with poor dexterity, stroke clients and arthritis clients

Answer 10

basic rolling stroke

Question 11

what does sodium benzoates in toothpaste prevent

Answer 11

moulding

Question 12

what are the qualities of a disclosing agent

Answer 12

intense color, pleasant taste and diffusable

Question 13

what is a chemotherapeutic quality

Answer 13

something that helps the issue but does not fix it.

reduces inflammation and redness

Question 14

what is substantivity action

Answer 14

effects stay for a longer period of time

Question 15

the most effective antimicrobial rinse (CHX) has both

Answer 15

chemotherapeutic qualities and substantivity action

Question 16

what is a humectant

Answer 16

sweeteners in toothpaste,

Glycerol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol, water

Question 17

what is carboxymethycellulose

Answer 17

a humectant (sweetener)

Question 18

what is triclosan

Answer 18

antibacterial agent

Question 19

what is the least abrasive agent in toothpaste

Answer 19

calcium carbonate. used to remove stains

Question 20

what are binders used for in toothpaste

Answer 20

to keep solid and liquids together. (gels and paste)

Question 21

modified stillmans technique is used for

Answer 21

recession/abrasion. avoids the sulcus

Question 22

what method is used for post ops on surgery patients

Answer 22

charters method

Question 23

which method is most commonly used & effective at removing plaque

Answer 23

bass or modified bass

Question 24

how is bass technique preformed

Answer 24

holding the brush at a a 45 degree angle toward the gingiva, vibrate and make back and forth motions on the tooth

Question 25

which brushing technique is best for massaging and stimulating the gums

Answer 25

stillman or modified stillman

Question 26

what are the two kinds of flossing methods

Answer 26

spool and circular

Question 27

what is the col

Answer 27

depression between facial and lingual papilla under the contact area

Question 28

interdental gingiva consists of what two papilla

Answer 28

facial and lingual

col sits between the two