Toothbrushing Flashcards
describe the ideal toothbrush head size for an adult
- small, appropriate for the size of the patients mouth
- 23mm-30mm
what are the ideal bristles for an adult toothbrush
rounded nylon, medium multi tufted bristles
what is the most common fluoride concentration in toothpaste for adults
1250-1450
what is the name of the technique for adult toothbrushing
modified bass technique
describe the modified bass technique
- 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
what advice should be provided to patients with partial dentures
particular attention should be paid to the areas where clasps meet the teeth
how large should the toothbrush head be for children aged 0-2 years
15mm-10mm
how large is the toothbrush head for children aged over 2
18-20mm
describe bristles for kids toothbrushes
round ended nylon, soft, multitufted
how much toothpaste for children 0-3
smear
how much fluoride in kids toothpaste
1000ppm
how much fluoride for children aged 3 and over
1000-1500ppm
how much fluoride for children with a standard risk of caries
1000-1500
how much fluoride for children with increased risk of caries when under 10
1350-1500
how much fluoride for children 10-16 with increased risk of caries
2800 ppm
how much fluoride in toothpaste for children 7 and over
1350-1500ppm
until what age should parents brush childrens teeth
7
describe brushing technique for children
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
how long is the working length of floss
4cm
how long should floss sections be
30-50cms
why may floss shred when a a patient uses it
they may have a defective crown margin or overhang on a restoration
describe usage of single tufted toothbrushes
- 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
in what direction should superfloss be pulled and why
labial, due to restriction of of arch wires and bridges
how many strokes should be used when using an interdental brush
10-20 for each mesial and distal tooth surface