Homecare Aids: Questions With Correct Answers
(100%)
Types of toothbrushes Right Ans - Manual toothbrushing and electric
toothbrushing
benefits of toothbrushing Right Ans - -removes biofilm/ plaque
-disturbance of plaque reforming
-removes food debris
-removes stains of oral cavity
-stimulation of gingival tissues
- toothpaste prevents demineralization, PD, sensitivity
Tongue scraper types Right Ans - - plastic
-metal
-toothbrush
How to use tongue scrapers (tooth brush) Right Ans - -Protrude the
tongue as far as possible.
-hold the handle of the toothbrush at a right angle to the midline of the
tongue.
-Place the toothbrush on the terminal sulcus with the bristles directed
toward the throat
-Roll the toothbrush forward, gently and with light pressure.
-Repeat
How to use tongue cleaner or tongue scraper Right Ans - -Protrude the
tongue as far as possible.
-If using a tongue cleaner, hold the handle parallel to the midline of the
tongue.
if using a tongue scraper, hold it across the tongue
-Place the tongue cleaner/scraper on the dorsal surface of the tongue.
-Pull the tongue cleaner/scraper forward with a sweeping motion to skim
across the tongue surface.
-Repeat the procedure.
-Apply gentle pressure with each stroke.
-Take care not to scrape the tongue with too much pressure.
, Benefits of tongue cleaning Right Ans - -reduce the tongue coating
reduction and control plaque biofilm accumulation, control oral malodor
-prevent and control dental caries and periodontal diseases, and even
prevent aspiration pneumonia by reducing the oral bacterial load
Chewing gum Right Ans - stimulate salivary flow to prevent dental
caries
- only use fluoride, chlorhexidine, and calcium phosphate to prevent caries.
Types of floss Right Ans - -waxed dental tape
-waxed dental floss
-unwaxed round floss,
-Tufted super floss,
-colored floss
-flavored floss
-Impregnated floss/tape, containing fluoride, baking soda, herbal extracts,
abrasives, and antimicrobials
Waxed dental tape, waxed dental floss, unwaxed round floss, and tufted
super floss are used for what type of embrasures? Right Ans -
embrasure I and II
Color floss is used for... Right Ans - those with weak eyesight
Flavored floss is used for.... Right Ans - lack of motivation
dental floss is most beneficial for what type of embrasure Right Ans - -
best indicated for plaque biofilm and debris removal from a type I
embrasure
when to use alternatives for dental floss? Right Ans - For type II and III
embrasures ,special devices other than floss may be more effective in
removing plaque biofilm from proximal surfaces
benefits of dental floss Right Ans - -controlling formation of calculus
-reduce gingival bleeding and inflammation
-reducing malodor
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Types of toothbrushes Right Ans - Manual toothbrushing and electric
toothbrushing
benefits of toothbrushing Right Ans - -removes biofilm/ plaque
-disturbance of plaque reforming
-removes food debris
-removes stains of oral cavity
-stimulation of gingival tissues
- toothpaste prevents demineralization, PD, sensitivity
Tongue scraper types Right Ans - - plastic
-metal
-toothbrush
How to use tongue scrapers (tooth brush) Right Ans - -Protrude the
tongue as far as possible.
-hold the handle of the toothbrush at a right angle to the midline of the
tongue.
-Place the toothbrush on the terminal sulcus with the bristles directed
toward the throat
-Roll the toothbrush forward, gently and with light pressure.
-Repeat
How to use tongue cleaner or tongue scraper Right Ans - -Protrude the
tongue as far as possible.
-If using a tongue cleaner, hold the handle parallel to the midline of the
tongue.
if using a tongue scraper, hold it across the tongue
-Place the tongue cleaner/scraper on the dorsal surface of the tongue.
-Pull the tongue cleaner/scraper forward with a sweeping motion to skim
across the tongue surface.
-Repeat the procedure.
-Apply gentle pressure with each stroke.
-Take care not to scrape the tongue with too much pressure.
, Benefits of tongue cleaning Right Ans - -reduce the tongue coating
reduction and control plaque biofilm accumulation, control oral malodor
-prevent and control dental caries and periodontal diseases, and even
prevent aspiration pneumonia by reducing the oral bacterial load
Chewing gum Right Ans - stimulate salivary flow to prevent dental
caries
- only use fluoride, chlorhexidine, and calcium phosphate to prevent caries.
Types of floss Right Ans - -waxed dental tape
-waxed dental floss
-unwaxed round floss,
-Tufted super floss,
-colored floss
-flavored floss
-Impregnated floss/tape, containing fluoride, baking soda, herbal extracts,
abrasives, and antimicrobials
Waxed dental tape, waxed dental floss, unwaxed round floss, and tufted
super floss are used for what type of embrasures? Right Ans -
embrasure I and II
Color floss is used for... Right Ans - those with weak eyesight
Flavored floss is used for.... Right Ans - lack of motivation
dental floss is most beneficial for what type of embrasure Right Ans - -
best indicated for plaque biofilm and debris removal from a type I
embrasure
when to use alternatives for dental floss? Right Ans - For type II and III
embrasures ,special devices other than floss may be more effective in
removing plaque biofilm from proximal surfaces
benefits of dental floss Right Ans - -controlling formation of calculus
-reduce gingival bleeding and inflammation
-reducing malodor
