OSCE Dental Hygiene
Most widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45
Bass Method
degree angel towards the gingiva.
Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the
Stillman's Method
pockets and directed at a 45 degree angle.
Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the
Charter's Method gingiva. Useful for cleaning orthodontic brackets,
prosthesis,
and areas treated with surgeries.
Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the
buccal and lingual surfaces. Useful for children, those
Fone's Method
physically impaired, or adults who lack manual
dexterity.
-Dries immediately upon contact with saliva.
-Does not require a professional prophylaxis before
hand.
Fluoride Varnish -Can eat and drink immediately after.
-Avoid brushing, rigorous rinsing, or hard foods for 3
to 4 hours.
-Easier and more effective method
-Have xerostomia
Fluoride is recommended -High caries risk
for patients who: -Undergoing cancer therapy
-Orthodontics
, -Applied onto tray and placed in patient's mouth
usually for 4 minutes (Read manufactures label).
Fluoride Gel or Foam
-Do not eat, drink, or smoke for 30 minutes.
(office application)
-Most popular types are 1.23% APF and 2% Neutral
sodium fluoride.
-0.4% available for non-prescription use.
-1% neutral sodium fluoride gels available for
Stannous Fluoride prescription use.
-Can cause extrinsic staining (especially in patient's
with inadequate plaque control).
-Do NOT use of composites, porcelain, or sealant
Acidulated Phosphate
materials as it causing pitting and roughening.
Fluoride (APF)
-Also avoid on root surfaces.
Agent of choice on root caries, implants, cosmetic
Neutral Sodium Fluoride
restorations, and reduced salivary flow.
Second trimester safest trimester for dental treatment.
-Caused by an elevation of hormones estrogen and
Pregnancy gingivitis progesterone. Hormones increase can cause
exaggerated gingival response to microorganisms.
localized area of gingival enlargement, typically
Pyrogenic granuloma
involving interdental papilla, usually diminishes after
(Pregnancy tumor)
delivery of baby.
What category of LA Category B (lidocaine and prilocaine)
can use administer to
a
pregnant patient?
Can you use Nitrous oxide relative contraindication (gas interferes with the
sedation and general absorption of B-12 and other nutrients).
sedation on a pregnant
patient?
Early Childhood Caries -presence of 1 or more areas of decay on a child
(ECC) index younger than 6 years of age
Most widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45
Bass Method
degree angel towards the gingiva.
Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the
Stillman's Method
pockets and directed at a 45 degree angle.
Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the
Charter's Method gingiva. Useful for cleaning orthodontic brackets,
prosthesis,
and areas treated with surgeries.
Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the
buccal and lingual surfaces. Useful for children, those
Fone's Method
physically impaired, or adults who lack manual
dexterity.
-Dries immediately upon contact with saliva.
-Does not require a professional prophylaxis before
hand.
Fluoride Varnish -Can eat and drink immediately after.
-Avoid brushing, rigorous rinsing, or hard foods for 3
to 4 hours.
-Easier and more effective method
-Have xerostomia
Fluoride is recommended -High caries risk
for patients who: -Undergoing cancer therapy
-Orthodontics
, -Applied onto tray and placed in patient's mouth
usually for 4 minutes (Read manufactures label).
Fluoride Gel or Foam
-Do not eat, drink, or smoke for 30 minutes.
(office application)
-Most popular types are 1.23% APF and 2% Neutral
sodium fluoride.
-0.4% available for non-prescription use.
-1% neutral sodium fluoride gels available for
Stannous Fluoride prescription use.
-Can cause extrinsic staining (especially in patient's
with inadequate plaque control).
-Do NOT use of composites, porcelain, or sealant
Acidulated Phosphate
materials as it causing pitting and roughening.
Fluoride (APF)
-Also avoid on root surfaces.
Agent of choice on root caries, implants, cosmetic
Neutral Sodium Fluoride
restorations, and reduced salivary flow.
Second trimester safest trimester for dental treatment.
-Caused by an elevation of hormones estrogen and
Pregnancy gingivitis progesterone. Hormones increase can cause
exaggerated gingival response to microorganisms.
localized area of gingival enlargement, typically
Pyrogenic granuloma
involving interdental papilla, usually diminishes after
(Pregnancy tumor)
delivery of baby.
What category of LA Category B (lidocaine and prilocaine)
can use administer to
a
pregnant patient?
Can you use Nitrous oxide relative contraindication (gas interferes with the
sedation and general absorption of B-12 and other nutrients).
sedation on a pregnant
patient?
Early Childhood Caries -presence of 1 or more areas of decay on a child
(ECC) index younger than 6 years of age
