Tooth brushing, Flossing, Interdental Aids, Disclosing
And Plaque, Pt Assessment And Homecare
Selection and grasp of toothbrush Right Ans - palm grasp w thumb on
shank
use pencil grasp for lighter pressure
Care of toothbrush: supply (4) Right Ans - have at least 2
discard when frayed or you get sick or every 3 mos
Care of toothbrush: cleaning (4) Right Ans - shake off water, needs to be
dry
Rinse thoroughly in warm water after use
Tap on edge of sink
Store in open air with head in upright position
5 methods of brushing Right Ans - 1) Rolling stroke
2) Modified Stillmans
3) Bass
4) Charters
5) Fones
Rolling stroke
- who is to for?
- designed to do what?
- how do you use it?
- where do bristles point and touch what? Right Ans - Designed for
healthy hard and soft tissue, especially for children when a sulcular
, technique may be difficult to master. 5 times vibrate per area of mouth you
do.
Bristles against attached gingiva
Bristle tips pointing toward the apex
Press and roll bristles down over maxillary teeth and up over mandibular
crowns
Modified Stillmans
- designed to do what?
- how do you use it?
- where do bristles point and angle against what? Right Ans - Designed
for plaque removal at the cervical thirds in areas of recession.
Bristles are positioned at a 450 angle against attached gingiva and cervical
third
Bristles are pressed and vibrated against cervical third
Roll bristles down over maxillary and up over mandibular crowns
Bass
- who is to for?
- designed to do what?
- how do you use it?
- where do bristles point and angle at what? Right Ans - Designed as a
widely accepted method for plaque removal in the sulcus. used for
everyone - adults reg.
Bristles are positioned at a 450 angle at the cervical third.
Bristle tips are gently pressed sub gingivally and vibrated.
Roll bristles down over maxillary and up over mandibular crowns.
Charters
- designed to do what?
And Plaque, Pt Assessment And Homecare
Selection and grasp of toothbrush Right Ans - palm grasp w thumb on
shank
use pencil grasp for lighter pressure
Care of toothbrush: supply (4) Right Ans - have at least 2
discard when frayed or you get sick or every 3 mos
Care of toothbrush: cleaning (4) Right Ans - shake off water, needs to be
dry
Rinse thoroughly in warm water after use
Tap on edge of sink
Store in open air with head in upright position
5 methods of brushing Right Ans - 1) Rolling stroke
2) Modified Stillmans
3) Bass
4) Charters
5) Fones
Rolling stroke
- who is to for?
- designed to do what?
- how do you use it?
- where do bristles point and touch what? Right Ans - Designed for
healthy hard and soft tissue, especially for children when a sulcular
, technique may be difficult to master. 5 times vibrate per area of mouth you
do.
Bristles against attached gingiva
Bristle tips pointing toward the apex
Press and roll bristles down over maxillary teeth and up over mandibular
crowns
Modified Stillmans
- designed to do what?
- how do you use it?
- where do bristles point and angle against what? Right Ans - Designed
for plaque removal at the cervical thirds in areas of recession.
Bristles are positioned at a 450 angle against attached gingiva and cervical
third
Bristles are pressed and vibrated against cervical third
Roll bristles down over maxillary and up over mandibular crowns
Bass
- who is to for?
- designed to do what?
- how do you use it?
- where do bristles point and angle at what? Right Ans - Designed as a
widely accepted method for plaque removal in the sulcus. used for
everyone - adults reg.
Bristles are positioned at a 450 angle at the cervical third.
Bristle tips are gently pressed sub gingivally and vibrated.
Roll bristles down over maxillary and up over mandibular crowns.
Charters
- designed to do what?
