package 2 and 3 Flashcards
who created the bone and boar bristle brush
william addis
who created the tuft toothbrush
dr west
what type of brush is recommended
soft textured bristles that do not cause abrasion
what type of toothbrush bristles are the best
nylon bristles
what 10 factors go into choosing a toothbrush
-size
- shape
- texture
- technique
- ability to dry quickly
- dexterity of client
- motivation of client
- durable
- inexpensive
- repels moisture
why is a professional brush recommendation better
- more effective at cleaning
- causes less trauma to tissue
- can’t be directed interproximally
- can be used for ortho and children
toothbrush replacement time
on average every three months when the bristles start to splay
3 parts of a toothbrush
handle
shank
head
3 parts of the head of the toothbrush
toe
heel
bristles
handle of a toothbrush
plastic durable angled handles help patients get easier access to the mouth
shank of a toothbrush
connects handle to head
narrow
must be strong
head of a toothbrush
working end of the brush
holds bristles
using the heel or toe of the toothbrush is helpful for anterior or lingual
bristles of a toothbrush
natural or nylon
must be able to not harbour bacteria
powered brushing
removes plaque easier than manual
good for handicapped patients or patients with poor dexterity
what can occur with continued abrasion while brushing
cememtoenamel junction can be notched
what can occur with improper brushing
gingival trauma
abrasion
festooning
scuffed or red appearance
what is the first area to abrade when tooth brushing
cervical areas
what 3 things does improper brushing stem from
improper brushing
too hard a brush
too much pressure
how long should you brush for
1-3 minutes
2 minutes is ideal
when should you not brush
anug
after perio surgery
after extractions
what should a patient with traumatic lesions or oral inflammation do instead of brushing
warm salt water rinse
effective tooth brushing techniques include….
practice overlapping stroke developing a pattern
brush tongue
why is chlorohexidine not found on the shelf
chemotherapeutic agent
what tooth brushing method is used for children
basic rolling stroke or fonnes
how do you know if you are brushing your lingual anterior correctly
spit hits the mirror
what tooth brushing method of tooth brushing is good for perio clients
bass or modified bass or charters method
what toothbrushing method is best for ortho patients
charters
problem areas for brushing
- rotated teeth
- surface next to edentulous areas
- lingually inclined
- exposed root surfaces
- distal of most posterior teeth
- lingual of mandibular molars and buccal of maxillary molars