Deck 24: Mechanical Oral Biofilm Control: Interdental and Supplemental Self-Care Devices

Question 1

All of the following are things to consider when selecting a dental floss except one. Which one is the exception?

A) gingival attachement levels
B) the tightness of the contact area
C) the contour of the gingival tissue
D) the roughness of the interproximal surface
E) client's manual dexterity and preference

Answer 1

gingival attachement levels

Question 2

Which type of dental floss is best for Class II embrasure spaces?

A) Waxed floss
B) Unwaxed floss
C) Tufted floss
D) Dental tape

Answer 2

Tufted floss

Question 3

Massaging the gingival tissue with an interdental device can lead to improved circulation, increased keratinization, and epithelial thickening. It is important to recommend massaging the gingiva as part of self-care to all clients because the benefits help prevent gingivitis.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.

Answer 3

The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.

Question 4

Which of the following devices is designed to clean slightly below the gingival margin?

A) Interproximal brush
B) Interproximal swab tip
C) Toothpick holder
D) Wooden wedge

Question 5

Which of the following aids should be discarded after one use?

A) Floss threader
B) Rubber tip stimulator
C) Toothpick holder
D) Wooden wedge/triangular toothpick

Question 6

The benefits of daily flossing include the reduction of plaque biofilm, bleeding, and gingivitis. Reductions in these clinical findings have led to a reduction of interproximal dental caries.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.

Question 7

The benefit of daily interdental cleaning such as flossing is the reduction or prevention of inflammation caused by the immune response to the toxins produced by interdental plaque biofilm. Evidence from a comprehensive systematic review indicated that flossing in addition to toothbrushing reduces gingivitis in comparison with toothbrushing alone.

A) The first statement is true. The second statement is false.
B) The first statement is false. The second statement is true.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.

Question 8

The dental water jet has been shown to effectively reduce signs of infection, such as bleeding and gingivitis, in clients with many conditions except which of the following?

A) Severe periodontitis
B) Gingivitis
C) Periodontal maintenance
D) Implantitis

Question 9

The hydrokinetic activity produced by a dental water jet produces a compression and decompression action. The compression action has which impact on the subgingival bacteria?

A) Moves bacteria around the pocket
B) Flushes bacteria out of the pocket
C) Dilutes the bacteria in the pocket
D) Increases concentration of bacteria

Question 10

Self-care devices can cause damage to the hard and soft tissues of the mouth if used improperly. It is the client's responsibility to find the products they like and to learn how to properly use them by reading the instructions on the packaging.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.

Question 11

Which of the following interproximal devices may be used from both the facial and lingual aspects of the teeth?

A) Toothpicks
B) Toothpick holder
C) Triangular toothpick
D) Rubber tip stimulator

Question 12

The interproximal device that is the least effective in removing plaque biofilm is the:

A) interdental brush.
B) tufted dental floss.
C) rubber tip stimulator.
D) power flosser.

Question 13

Which step in dental flossing improves control and reduces the possibility of floss cuts?

A) Setting a fulcrum on the cheek or intraorally
B) Using up-and-down strokes
C) Wrapping the floss around the index fingers
D) Wrapping the floss in a C shape

Question 14

Which of the following devices is contraindicated for type I embrasures?

A) Power flosser
B) Floss holder
C) Floss threader
D) Tufted dental floss

Question 15

Tongue cleaners are most useful in improving which of the following oral conditions?

A) Caries
B) Gingivitis
C) Malodor
D) Bleeding

Question 16

An end-tufted toothbrush is most effective in which of the following areas?

A) Around an orthodontic bracket cemented to the maxillary right first molar
B) Between two maxillary molars with a type I embrasure area
C) On the facial surface of a protruded mandibular central incisor
D) Under a removable partial denture that replaces several mandibular teeth

Question 17

Which of the following devices is not recommended for use with dental implants?

A) Braided floss
B) Brush with foam tip
C) Clasp brush
D) Dental water jet

Question 18

A 45-year-old female patient has tight contacts and several crowns. She indicates that she has difficulty flossing and that the floss often breaks during use. Which of the following is an alternative to floss for this client?

A) Interdental brushes
B) Dental water jet
C) Triangular toothpick
D) Tufted dental floss

Question 19

Which of the following is the appropriate interdental recommendation for type I embrasures?

A) Dental floss
B) End-tuft toothbrushes
C) Toothpicks
D) Wedge stimulators

Question 20

A dental water jet with 1200 pulsations per minute delivering an irrigant through a standard jet tip can deliver the solution to a depth of 71% in which type of pockets?

A) Shallow pockets (0 to 3 mm)
B) Medium pockets (4 to 7 mm)
C) Deep pockets (7 to 10 mm)
D) All deep pockets (>7 mm)

Question 21

Which of the following describes the proper use of a wooden wedge?

A) Apply the base of the wedge triangle to the gingiva.
B) Force the stimulator into interproximal spaces.
C) Point the tip apically at a 45-degree angle.
D) Use an up-and-down motion in the interproximal space.

Question 22

Which interproximal product may need to be wrapped in a U shape for use?

A) Dental floss
B) Triangular toothpick
C) Toothpick
D) Tongue cleaner

Question 23

Which device should be inserted at a 90-degree angle to the tooth surface, is moved in an in-and-out motion, and can be used from facial or lingual surfaces?

A) Interdental brush
B) Rubber tip stimulator
C) Toothpick holder
D) Triangular toothpick

Question 24

The dental water jet reduces the host inflammatory response; however, this has no impact on periodontal disease activity.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.

Question 25

Flossing is effective in reducing incidence of interdental caries. Flossing and toothbrushing remove more plaque biofilm interdentally than toothbrushing alone.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.