Prevention

Question 1

Persistent gingivitis is a risk factor for (2)

Answer 1

perio attachment and tooth loss

Question 2

Best arrangements for toothbrush bristles?

Answer 2

angled > multilevel > flat

Question 3

Abrasion how much faster on dentin/cementum?

Answer 3

25/35x

Question 4

What compound is primary component of halitosis

Answer 4

volatile sulfur compounds

Question 5

Best way to kill halitosis

Answer 5

tongue brushing

Question 6

considerations for brushing with dentures?

Answer 6

brush with cold water
no toothpaste
soak in denture cleaner overnight
remove at night

Question 7

Dentifrice active ingredients

Answer 7

_ anticaries: fluoride (1000-5000ppm)
_ anti-plaque: sanguinarine, chlorhexidine, triclosan
_ desensitizing: potassium nitrate, strontium chloride _ anticalculus: pyrophosphate, zinc

Question 8

Brushing removes what % plaque? Mostly on what side?

Answer 8

40%, buccal

Question 9

Fones technique is? For who?

Answer 9

teeth in occlusion, big circles, children

Question 10

Bass technique is?

Answer 10

45 degrees into sulcus, vibrate

Question 11

Bass technique order?

Answer 11

buccal/labial of all teeth, then occlusal/lingual molars, lingual anteriors

Question 12

Modified bass is roughly…

Answer 12

bass + roll

Question 13

Toothbrush trauma usually happens…

Answer 13

prominent teeth in arch

opposite dominant hand

Question 14

Superfloss indications

Answer 14

_ isolated teeth
_ area with diastema
_ wide embrasures
_ pontic area
_ orthodontic appliances _ implants

Question 15

Average depth of flossing?

Answer 15

3mm

Question 16

Essential Oils/Listerine mechanism of action?

Answer 16

cell wall disruption/inhibit bacterial enzymes

Question 17

Delmopinol hypochloride mechanism of action?

Answer 17

Inhibit and disrupt plaque formation

prevent bacterial adhesion

Question 18

Detergent-based/Pax mechanism of action?

Answer 18

detach biofilm

Question 19

Chlorhexidine mechanism of action?

Answer 19

disrupt cell wall & enzymes

substantivity

Question 20

Chlorhexidine kills most bacteria in…

Answer 20

30s

Question 21

Peridex is a type of? Directions?

Answer 21

Chlorhexidine, swish 10mL for 1m BID for 7-14d

Question 22

Peridex side effects?

Answer 22

staining, dry mouth, altered taste, calculus formation

Question 23

Listerine adverse effects

Answer 23

burning, sloughing, black tongue, candidiasis

Question 24

Oral irrigation indications?

Answer 24

braces, pontics