Dental Plaque Removal Techniques Quiz

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What angle should the toothbrush bristles be positioned at in relation to the long axis of the tooth?

  • 30-degree angle
  • 90-degree angle
  • 0-degree angle
  • 45-degree angle (correct)

Which toothbrushing technique is recommended for children with insufficient dexterity to master the Bass technique?

  • Modified Stillman technique
  • Charter's technique
  • Fones technique
  • Rolling method (correct)

What type of pressure should be exerted when using the Rolling method?

  • Moderate pressure
  • Very light pressure (correct)
  • Firm pressure
  • Heavy pressure

What should the edge of the brush head touch during the Rolling method?

<p>Facial or lingual aspect of the tooth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the brush be moved during the technique that should clean all tooth surfaces without injuring tissues?

<p>Horizontal strokes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth brushing technique involves placing the bristles directly on the occlusal surface?

<p>Smith method (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area is the Rolling method particularly effective at cleaning?

<p>Gingival margin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth brushing technique is not recommended for adults?

<p>Fones method (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth brushing technique is effective for cleaning around devices such as orthodontic appliances and plaque under abutment teeth of a fixed bridge?

<p>Charter technique (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth brushing technique involves a vertical, vigorous motion up and down the teeth?

<p>Leonard technique (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth brushing technique is a combination of horizontal, vertical, vibration, and circular movement?

<p>Scrub toothbrushing technique (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth brushing technique follows the pattern of food movement during mastication?

<p>Smith method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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