Periodontal Disease Prevention (Adjuncts, Toothbrushing)

Question 1

term for devices which aid plaque removal and complement brushing and flossing

Answer 1

adjunct

Question 2

replacement of missing teeth

Answer 2

prothesis

Question 3

examples of prothesises

Answer 3

full denture, partial denture (fixed v. removable), implant

Question 4

term for fixed partial denture

Answer 4

bridge

Question 5

toothbrushing technique for 45 degree angle, directed apically, vibrating strokes

Answer 5

Bass

Question 6

toothbrushing technique for 45 degrees, directed at gingival margin and cervical 1/3 of tooth, rotary motion

Answer 6

Stillman’s

Question 7

toothbrushing technique for 45 degrees, directed at crown, short back and forth motion

Answer 7

Charter’s

Question 8

toothbrushing technique for bristles at 90 degree angle, not recommended, potential gingival abrasion

Answer 8

horizontal scrub method

Question 9

advantages of electric toothbrush

Answer 9

more movement/minute than manual

Question 10

disadvantages of electric toothbrush

Answer 10

patients have a hard time adapting

Question 11

professional care that prevents gingivitis, prevents conversion to periodontitis, focus is deposit removal to maintain health

Answer 11

prophylaxis

Question 12

debridement: professional care that uses ____ procedures to treat _____ and _____, focuses on removal of all factors conducive to ____ ______, focus is creating a healthy environment so that tissues can heal

Answer 12

scaling, gingivitis and periodontitis, plaque retention

Question 13

professional care that is therapeutic (to treat patients with periodontitis), a more definitive procedure than debridement, and focus on root structure to treat the root surface, promote re-attachment of connective tissue, re-establish conditions conducive to healing

Answer 13

scaling and root planing

Question 14

professional care that includes periodic scaling and isolated root planing, likely a shorter recall interval (3-4 months)

Answer 14

maintenance therapy

Question 15

papillae fills embrasure space

Answer 15

type I

Question 16

slight to moderate recession

Answer 16

type II embrasure

Question 17

type I embrasure adjunct

Answer 17

floss

Question 18

type II embrasure adjunct

Answer 18

proxabrush

Question 19

true or false, there is a difference in effectiveness for waxed v. unwaxed floss

Answer 19

false

Question 20

floss that is thread with one end, use floss or spongy part

Answer 20

superfloss

Question 21

adjunct that takes place of fingers, for patient or caregiver. indications = type I embrasures, large hands, lack manual dexterity, gag easily

Answer 21

floss holder

Question 22

embrasure type for end-tuft brush

Answer 22

type III embrasure

Question 23

embrasure type for toothpicks

Answer 23

type II embrasure

Question 24

embrasure type for interproximal brush (proxabrush)

Answer 24

type II or III embrasure