Prevention Flashcards
Persistent gingivitis is a risk factor for (2)
perio attachment and tooth loss
Best arrangements for toothbrush bristles?
angled > multilevel > flat
Abrasion how much faster on dentin/cementum?
25/35x
What compound is primary component of halitosis
volatile sulfur compounds
Best way to kill halitosis
tongue brushing
considerations for brushing with dentures?
brush with cold water
no toothpaste
soak in denture cleaner overnight
remove at night
Dentifrice active ingredients
_ anticaries: fluoride (1000-5000ppm)
_ anti-plaque: sanguinarine, chlorhexidine, triclosan
_ desensitizing: potassium nitrate, strontium chloride _ anticalculus: pyrophosphate, zinc
Brushing removes what % plaque? Mostly on what side?
40%, buccal
Fones technique is? For who?
teeth in occlusion, big circles, children
Bass technique is?
45 degrees into sulcus, vibrate
Bass technique order?
buccal/labial of all teeth, then occlusal/lingual molars, lingual anteriors
Modified bass is roughly…
bass + roll
Toothbrush trauma usually happens…
prominent teeth in arch
opposite dominant hand
Superfloss indications
_ isolated teeth _ area with diastema _ wide embrasures _ pontic area _ orthodontic appliances _ implants
Average depth of flossing?
3mm
Essential Oils/Listerine mechanism of action?
cell wall disruption/inhibit bacterial enzymes
Delmopinol hypochloride mechanism of action?
Inhibit and disrupt plaque formation
prevent bacterial adhesion
Detergent-based/Pax mechanism of action?
detach biofilm
Chlorhexidine mechanism of action?
disrupt cell wall & enzymes
substantivity
Chlorhexidine kills most bacteria in…
30s
Peridex is a type of? Directions?
Chlorhexidine, swish 10mL for 1m BID for 7-14d
Peridex side effects?
staining, dry mouth, altered taste, calculus formation
Listerine adverse effects
burning, sloughing, black tongue, candidiasis
Oral irrigation indications?
braces, pontics
