Managing Plaque Biofilm: ADA Recommended Oral Hygiene Measures

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Which of the following is NOT a location where biofilms can form?

Sterile laboratory environments (correct)

Drinking water reservoirs

Medical implants

Ship hulls

What is the initial step in the formation of oral biofilms on teeth?

Attachment of pellicle to the tooth surface (correct)

Adherence of primary colonizing bacteria to the tooth surface

Rapid growth of bacteria on the tooth surface

Formation of a mature dental plaque biofilm

Which of the following bacteria are primary colonizers in the formation of oral biofilms?

Pathogenic bacteria

Gram-negative organisms

Streptococcal species (correct)

Fusobacterium species

What is the benefit of bacteria forming biofilms?

Increased resistance to antibiotics and host immune defenses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of mature dental plaque biofilms?

Contain mostly pathogenic Gram-negative organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Fusobacterium species in the formation of oral biofilms?

Secondary colonizers that act as cross-linkers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason dental professionals often fail to recommend antimicrobial mouth rinses for biofilm control?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the transtheoretical stages of change model is true?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is dental plaque?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why thorough mechanical plaque control can be difficult to achieve?

Resistance to using antimicrobial mouth rinses Signup and view all the answers

What is required for biofilms to form, according to the text?

Bacteria and water Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an effective measure for managing dental plaque biofilm, according to the text?

Both A and C Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to manage plaque biofilm according to the text?

Thoroughly brush and floss your teeth twice a day with ADA-accepted products Signup and view all the answers

Why can plaque biofilm not be completely eliminated according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using antimicrobial mouth rinses and toothpastes according to the text?

To reduce the bacterial count and stop bacterial activity in dental plaque Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an ADA-recommended oral hygiene measure in the text?

Using an antimicrobial mouthrinse daily Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why thorough mechanical plaque control can be difficult to achieve according to the text?

Patients may have limited dexterity Signup and view all the answers

How does the text say brushing and flossing affect plaque biofilm?

Brushing and flossing disrupt biofilm but do not kill the bacteria, allowing it to recolonize Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a location where biofilms can form?

What is the initial step in the formation of oral biofilms on teeth?

Which of the following bacteria are primary colonizers in the formation of oral biofilms?

What is the benefit of bacteria forming biofilms?

Which of the following is a characteristic of mature dental plaque biofilms?

What is the role of Fusobacterium species in the formation of oral biofilms?

What is the primary reason dental professionals often fail to recommend antimicrobial mouth rinses for biofilm control?

Which of the following statements about the transtheoretical stages of change model is true?

What is dental plaque?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why thorough mechanical plaque control can be difficult to achieve?

What is required for biofilms to form, according to the text?

Which of the following is an effective measure for managing dental plaque biofilm, according to the text?

What is the most effective way to manage plaque biofilm according to the text?

Why can plaque biofilm not be completely eliminated according to the text?

What is the purpose of using antimicrobial mouth rinses and toothpastes according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an ADA-recommended oral hygiene measure in the text?

Which of the following is a reason why thorough mechanical plaque control can be difficult to achieve according to the text?

How does the text say brushing and flossing affect plaque biofilm?

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