Periodontal Self-Care Overview

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What is a critical element in the long-term success of all periodontal and dental treatment?

  • Consuming sugary drinks
  • Plaque biofilm control (correct)
  • Avoiding dental visits
  • Not using interdental cleaners

What is the purpose of plaque biofilm control?

  • Achieving whiter teeth
  • Enhancing tooth sensitivity
  • Treating and preventing gingivitis (correct)
  • Increasing calculus formation

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), how many times should individuals brush their teeth per day?

  • Four times
  • Once
  • Twice (correct)
  • Thrice

What did reviews of home care procedures in 2011 and 2013 confirm about daily plaque biofilm removal?

<p>It has small but positive effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does good supragingival biofilm control affect in subgingival plaque biofilm?

<p>Favors a healthier microflora and reduces calculus formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of microbial plaque biofilm control in periodontal self-care?

<p>It is an effective way of treating and preventing gingivitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did reviews of home care procedures in 2011 and 2013 confirm about daily plaque biofilm removal?

<p>The gains appear to be small and best results require professional maintenance care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often does the American Dental Association (ADA) recommend individuals to use floss or other interdental cleaners?

<p>Once per day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of good supragingival biofilm control on subgingival plaque biofilm?

<p>It favors a healthier microflora and reduces calculus formation in subgingival plaque biofilm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for toothbrushing according to the American Dental Association (ADA)?

<p>Twice per day (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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