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13 Cards in this Set
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The Harold Loe Study examined gingivitis nd plaque control in dental students. What did he find?
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Gingivitis began in 7-21 days. Reversed in seven when plaque removal was reinstated.
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Nylon bristles of a toothbrush have a diameter of ______ inch or ___ mm.
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0.007 inch, 0.2mm
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What did the Cochrane study find regarding powered versus manual tooth brushing?
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Oral B osscilating, pulsating, and rotating toothbrush was the only brush that had a moderate advantage. If manual toothbrushing was done properly it is just as effective.
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Describe the BASS method of brushing.
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- 20 strokes per position
- vertical position on the anterior lingual sites - pen grasp - produces perceptible blanching - 45 degrees from tooth surface - 1mm subgingival |
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The ______ _____ method is best used around sensitive areas after surgery. Describe the method.
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Stillman's Roll. Move brush coronally from the gingiva.
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________, not frequency is most important when it comes to brushing.
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Thoroughness.
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Tooth brush abrasion can make this anatomical landmark hard to distinguish.
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The CEJ.
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what were the results of the twin cohort study that examined the effects of flossing?
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In a two weeks study periodontal pathogens were numerous and more areas were bleeding in the non-flossing group as compared to the footing group.
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How many inches of floss must be used when flossing?
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18
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Describe the flossing technique.
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Wrap floss around third digit, leaving thumb and second digit for control. Keep fingers 1 inch apart and slide it into the sulcus. Then apply moderate pressure against the tooth. Unwaxed floss will squeak.
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What are some common flossing errors?
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- snapping the floss thru a tight contact.
- not going over the papilla - moving it B-L, rather than coronal-apical - not making a C shape. - not applying enough pressure - not going over the tooth surface enough times |
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When flossing, how many times should the floss pass of the tooth surface?
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Ten or more.
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What area of the mouth should be avoided with inter proximal brushes?
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Anterior.
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