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CAL Measured pocket (probe depth) + visible reces- sion below CEJ (In this image the CAL= 8mm) 2. Plaque disclosing agents -Fuchsia-colored erythrosine sodium solution -

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1. CAL Measured pocket (probe depth) + visible reces-
sion below CEJ

(In this image the CAL= 8mm)




2. Plaque disclosing agents -Fuchsia-colored erythrosine sodium solution

-Visual aid for patients to see plaque build up




3. What drugs are associated with gingi- 1. Calcium channel blackers (Nifedipine & Dil-
val enlargements (hyperplasia)? tazem)

2. Anticonvulsants (phenytoin)

3. Immunosuppressants (cyclosporin)

4. A tooth brush should have a ______ head -relatively small head
(about ________ in size).
It should have ____, _______, ________ -1-1.25 inches for adults
bristles, usually in ____ rows.
-soft nylon
-multitufted
-polished

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5. The force of which bristles are applied 300-400g
to the tooth should not exceed

6. Modified Bass technique Effective toothbrush technique, ESPECIALLY for
patients with ginigivitis & periodontitis.

Bristles at 45 degree angle, small vibratory/cir-
cular motions (known as sulcular brushing).




7. Natural vs. Synthetic toothbrush bris- Natural bristles contain gaps that bacteria can
tles colonize.

They don't have rounded ends, which can cause
lesions to the gingiva.

Synthetic bristles have end-round filaments that
reduce the damage to gingiva.

8. Modified Stillman method -Vertical, Rotary brushing

-a series of brush movements repeated 5-10
times in the same area




9. When is vertical brushing indicated?



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-Overlapped teeth
-Open interproximal areas
-areas of recession

10. Fones method of brushing Max teeth closed, circular motion from max gin-
giva to mand gingiva




11. Where is toothbrush trauma most fre- The facial surfaces of canines & premolars
quently seen?

12. What is the purpose of interdental Disease originates in the interproximal areas.
care?
The purpose is to remove plaque, NOT food de-
bris.

13. What dictates the effectiveness of den- The anatomy of the tooth (areas might be missed
tal floss? due to shape of the tooth)




14. Pre-Armitage classification of gingival -Older classification system of gingivitis vs. peri-
diseases odontits based on probing depth (NOT attach-
ment loss)

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