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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which area is the Rolling method particularly effective at cleaning?

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

    Which tooth brushing technique is not recommended for adults?

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

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

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

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

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

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