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WorksheetsOral Infection Control-Toothbrushing & Interdental Aids
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does this diagram represent?
The importance of overlapping technique when brushing
Sequencing
Overview of brushing techniques
Bass method
What brushing technique is demonstrated in photo "B"?
Charter
Stillman's
Bass
Fones
Which brushing technique does this photo demostrate?
(a)
Which is the correct brushing technique for occlusal surfaces?
A
B
C
Which brushing methods does this diagram represent?
Fones
Bass
Charters
Stillman's
Biofilm located under the cervical free gingival margin is best removed with which interdental aid?
Floss
Proxy-a-brush
Rubber tip
Soft pick
What is the best interdental aid to use in-between missing teeth?
Rubber tip
2 x 2 Gauze Square
Perio aid
Superfloss
Which interdental aid is best to use under a 3-unit bridge?
Rubber tip
Superfloss
Proxy-a-brush
Single tuft brush
The sequence in brushing for any method should include;
Begin in the anterior region and work toward the posterior.
Begin in the same place each time your brush.
Ensure complete coverage for each tooth surface.
What brush stroke is recommended for the single tuft brush?
Bass
Charter's
Fones
Stillman's
Floss cuts and clefts can be prevented by
Using a long piece of floss between your fingers.
Snapping floss between contacts.
Curving around line angles.
Tufted dental floss (Superfloss) can be used for all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
Overhangs.
Implants.
Wide embrasures.
