Deck 16: Oral Hygiene for the Periodontal Patient: Beyond the Basics

Question 1

It is recommended patients use soft-bristled toothbrushes because only soft bristles reach 1 mm subgingivally.

A)Both statement and reason are correct.
B)Both statement and reason are incorrect.
C)The statement is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
D)The statement is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

Answer 1

The statement is correct, but the reason is incorrect.

Question 2

Which of the following devices is best used to clean a type I embrasure?

A)End-tuft brush
B)Dental floss
C)Toothbrush
D)Wooden wedge

Answer 2

Dental floss

Question 3

Which of the following devices is best used to clean a type III embrasure?

A)End-tuft brush
B)Dental floss
C)Toothbrush
D)Dental tape

Answer 3

End-tuft brush

Question 4

Which of the following concentrations of sodium fluoride is found in most dentifrices?

A)0)12
B)0)15
C)0)20
D)0)24
E)0)30

Question 5

Which of the following adverse effects is seen with stannous fluoride?

A)Staining of dentin
B)Desquamation of gingiva
C)Laceration of soft tissues
D)White lesions on buccal mucosa

Question 6

Which of the following devices is best for removing plaque from the interproximal surface of an abutment tooth of a bridge?

A)Floss threader
B)Dental floss
C)Rubber tip stimulator
D)Implant floss

Question 7

Which of the following ingredients is found in patient-applied densensitizing agents?

A)Potassium nitrate
B)PENTA
C)Ferric oxalate
D)Hydrogen fluoride

Question 8

Which of the following instructions applies to a patient with gingival enlargement?

A)Make frequent maintenance visits to reduce plaque levels.
B)Apply deplaquing agents routinely.
C)Brush with a hard toothbrush to remove all subgingival plaque.
D)Use an interproximal brush for removal of marginal and interdental plaque.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about implant oral care?

A)Oral hygiene is not necessary because implants are not "real" teeth.
B)Oral care starts immediately after uncovering the implant.
C)Special hard-bristled toothbrushes are recommended.
D)Metal wire interdental brushes are best to use.

Question 10

Which of the following interdental aids is highly recommended for patients with braces?

A)Tufted floss
B)Soft-bristled end-tufted brush
C)Wooden wedge
D)Dental tape

Question 11

Which of the following treatments is most often suggested as the initial step in treating dentinal hypersensitivity?

A)Drink hot beverages
B)Soft tissue graft
C)Desensitizing dentifrice
D)Gold restoration

Question 12

Which of the following toothbrushing methods is recommended to patients following periodontal surgery?

A)Stillman
B)Bass
C)Modified Bass
D)Modified Stillman
E)Horizontal

Question 13

Which of the following concentrations is found in stannous fluoride gel preparations?

A)0)12
B)0)02
C)0)04
D)0)40
E)0)50

Question 14

Which of the following substances is found in tartar-control dentifrices?

A)Potassium nitrate
B)Strontium chloride
C)Pyrophosphate
D)Stannous fluoride

Question 15

Which of the following ingredients helps retain moisture and prevents drying in a dentifrice?

A)Flavoring agents
B)Humectant
C)Preservatives
D)Thickening agent

Question 16

Which of the following statements is correct concerning treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity?

A)Cauterize pulpal nerves.
B)Anesthetize pulpal and dentinal nerves.
C)Block open dentinal tubules.
D)Build up dentinal sensitivity.

Question 17

Which of the following toothbrushing methods is recommended to patients with orthodontic bands?

A)Bass
B)Roll
C)Stillman
D)Charters

Question 18

Which of the following interproximal devices is most effective in a class I embrasure effective in reducing caries?

A)Electric toothbrush
B)Dental floss
C)Wooden stick
D)Rubber tip stimulator

Question 19

Which of the following patient-applied substances is most effective in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity?

A)Potassium nitrate
B)Sodium fluoride
C)Strontium chloride
D)Oxalate salts

Question 20

Which of the following ingredients is found in Prevident 5000 Plus Gel?

A)1)1% stannous fluoride
B)1)1% sodium fluoride
C)0)4% stannous fluoride
D)0)4% strontium fluoride
E)1)5% sodium fluoride

Question 21

Dental floss is used for ________ cleansing.

Question 22

________ dentifrices can reduce caries by 20%.

Question 23

How should a patient's home care differ after periodontal surgery?

Question 24

One way to educate the patient on the importance of dental plaque is using ________ agents.

Question 25

Oral hygiene self-care is defined as physical ________ for the mouth.

Question 26

Treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity focuses on blocking the opened ________ tubules.

Question 27

________ nitrate is effective in reducing cold and tactile sensitivity.

Question 28

________ or breath malodor is important in the total assessment of the patient.

Question 29

The ________ stroke technique is activated by sweeping the bristles toward the occlusal surface.

Question 30

________ bristles are more durable than natural bristles.