Dental Care Methods Quiz

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Which toothbrushing method is useful for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with surgeries?

  • Bass Method
  • Stillman's Method
  • Fone's Method
  • Charter's Method (correct)

What is the immediate action of Fluoride Varnish upon contact with saliva?

  • It requires a professional prophylaxis before use
  • It needs to be rinsed off immediately
  • It dries immediately upon contact with saliva (correct)
  • It causes extrinsic staining

For whom is Fluoride recommended?

  • Patients with low caries risk
  • Patients undergoing cancer therapy (correct)
  • Patients without orthodontics
  • Patients with perfect oral hygiene

Which type of fluoride application requires the patient to avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for 30 minutes?

<p>Fluoride Gel or Foam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fluoride type can cause extrinsic staining in patients with inadequate plaque control?

<p>Stannous Fluoride (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which toothbrushing method involves moving the bristles in large circular motions on the buccal and lingual surfaces?

<p>Fone's Method (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which method are the bristles directed at a 45 degree angle towards the gingiva?

<p>Stillman's Method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most popular type of fluoride gel or foam used for office application?

<p>$1.23%$ APF (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For whom is fluoride recommended due to high caries risk?

<p>$5(Orthodontic patients)$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dental treatment is safest to perform during the second trimester of pregnancy?

<p>Placement of composite fillings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes pregnancy gingivitis?

<p>Hormonal changes, including an increase in estrogen and progesterone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fluoride is recommended for use on root caries and implants?

<p>Neutral Sodium Fluoride (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time frame for a child's first dental appointment?

<p>Within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth or before 1 year of age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using Nitrous oxide sedation on a pregnant patient?

<p>It interferes with the absorption of B-12 and other nutrients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Pyrogenic granuloma also known as?

<p>Pregnancy tumor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which index refers to the presence of decay in a child younger than 3 years old?

<p>Severe-Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) index (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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