Questions and Answers
Which type of handle is designed to prevent brush slipping during brushing?
Slip prevention grip handle
What is the primary benefit of a flexible handle toothbrush?
Less gum injury
Which head design has a curved shape and multiple bristles at the edge of the head?
Superbrush
What is the diameter of soft bristles?
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Which bristle pattern is typically found in block form?
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What is the recommended frequency for changing a toothbrush?
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What is the desired diameter of toothbrush bristles?
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Which material is commonly used for artificial toothbrush bristles?
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What characteristic do toothbrush bristles with rounded tips have?
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Which type of bristle material predominates in the market?
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Which property is not a desirable characteristic for bristles?
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Who performs professional debridement?
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What is the primary etiologic factor for dental and periodontal diseases?
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How often should well-trained individuals in controlled, supervised environments perform oral hygiene?
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Which method of plaque control is considered the most dependable?
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What type of substance is plaque?
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What is the recommended frequency of personal oral hygiene for most patients?
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How quickly can plaque grow on intraoral hard surfaces?
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What role do chemical agents play in plaque control methods?
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What is critical for the maintenance of oral health?
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Which of the following is NOT a critical factor in plaque control?
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Study Notes
Handle
- Straight handle: easier to control, conventional brushes
- Flexible handle: reduces gum injury
- Contra-angle handle: accesses difficult areas
- Slip prevention grip handle: prevents brush slipping during brushing
Head Design & Size
- Conventional head design: standard brush heads
- Diamond head design: diamond-shaped heads
- Superbrush head design: curved shape with multiple bristles at the edge
- Ozone head design: round head
Bristles
- Block pattern: bristles in a block pattern
- Wavy or V-shape pattern: wavy or v-shaped bristles
Hardness
- Soft: 0.2 mm in diameter
- Medium: 0.3 mm in diameter
- Hard: 0.4 mm in diameter
Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
Bristles
- Rounded tips: desired bristle shape
- 0.2 mm: desired bristle diameter
Bristle Materials
- Natural: from hogs
- Artificial: made of nylon
Toothbrush Replacement
- Wear pattern: brushes show wear within a few months
- Replacement: every 3-4 months
Plaque
- Structured, resilient, yellow-grayish substance on intraoral hard surfaces
- Primary etiologic factor for dental and periodontal diseases
- Grows within hours
- Löe et al. 1965
Plaque Control
- Regular removal of dental plaque and prevention of accumulation on teeth and adjacent gingiva
- Critical in:
- Prevention and treatment of dental and periodontal diseases
- Maintenance of oral health
Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
Plaque Control Methods
- Personal Oral Hygiene: performed by the patient
- Professional Debridement: performed by the dentist or hygienist
Frequency
- Everyday:
- Well-trained individuals: once every 48 hours
- Most patients: twice per day
Plaque Control Methods
- Mechanical: most dependable way
- Chemical: adjunctive agents to mechanical
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