Toothbrushing

Question 1

describe the ideal toothbrush head size for an adult

Answer 1

• small, appropriate for the size of the patients mouth
• 23mm-30mm

Question 2

what are the ideal bristles for an adult toothbrush

Answer 2

rounded nylon, medium multi tufted bristles

Question 3

what is the most common fluoride concentration in toothpaste for adults

Answer 3

1250-1450

Question 4

what is the name of the technique for adult toothbrushing

Answer 4

modified bass technique

Question 5

describe the modified bass technique

Answer 5

• head of the brush at 45 degree angle to the tooth and gingivae
• bristles pointing toward the gingival sulcus
• brush away from the gingivae to the tip of the tooth

Question 6

what advice should be provided to patients with partial dentures

Answer 6

particular attention should be paid to the areas where clasps meet the teeth

Question 7

how large should the toothbrush head be for children aged 0-2 years

Answer 7

15mm-10mm

Question 8

how large is the toothbrush head for children aged over 2

Answer 8

18-20mm

Question 9

describe bristles for kids toothbrushes

Answer 9

round ended nylon, soft, multitufted

Question 10

how much toothpaste for children 0-3

Answer 10

smear

Question 11

how much fluoride in kids toothpaste

Answer 11

1000ppm

Question 12

how much fluoride for children aged 3 and over

Answer 12

1000-1500ppm

Question 13

how much fluoride for children with a standard risk of caries

Answer 13

1000-1500

Question 14

how much fluoride for children with increased risk of caries when under 10

Answer 14

1350-1500

Question 15

how much fluoride for children 10-16 with increased risk of caries

Answer 15

2800 ppm

Question 16

how much fluoride in toothpaste for children 7 and over

Answer 16

1350-1500ppm

Question 17

until what age should parents brush childrens teeth

Answer 17

7

Question 18

describe brushing technique for children

Answer 18

90 degree angle to teeth and gingivae
brush away from gingivae toward the tip of the tooth
ensure the gingivae and all surfaces of the teeth are brushed

Question 19

how long is the working length of floss

Answer 19

4cm

Question 20

how long should floss sections be

Answer 20

30-50cms

Question 21

why may floss shred when a a patient uses it

Answer 21

they may have a defective crown margin or overhang on a restoration

Question 22

describe usage of single tufted toothbrushes

Answer 22

• pencil like grip
• small head
• use around orthodontic brackets and under arch wires
• useful for distal surfaces of last standing molars
• useful for gingival margin on lingual surface of molars
• useful for lone standing or rotated teeth and dental implants
• furcation areas and interdental niches
• restorations and permanent prosthesis

Question 23

in what direction should superfloss be pulled and why

Answer 23

labial, due to restriction of of arch wires and bridges

Question 24

how many strokes should be used when using an interdental brush

Answer 24

10-20 for each mesial and distal tooth surface