Exam 4: Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

The type of toothbrush bristle most recommended is ___________.

Xerostomia is the abnormal dryness of the mouth.

Mouth rinses can be used to replace brushing and flossing.

One of the benefits of fluoride varnish is the remineralization of incipient caries.

The Fones tooth brushing technique is used as an initial brushing method to do good overall cleaning.

Fluoridation is ___________________.

There are ____ commonly used brushing techniques.

The method(s) most successful at removing plaque from interproximal surfaces of teeth is/are ______________. 1) vigorous rinsing with mouthwashes 2) using an irrigating device 3) brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste 4) chewing gum 5) flossing

Patients who receive fluoride treatments are asked to avoid eating, drinking, or rinsing for ___________ after the treatments.

A toothpaste with high abrasive is recommended to remove plaque.

Patients should be carefully instructed in the use of an irrigating device because it can damage soft tissue.

Fluoride content purchased in a pharmacy or grocery store would be ____ percent fluoride.

Fluorosis is a condition that occurs during the __________.

A child's first appointment with a dentist should take place at around age _____.

Sources of systemic fluoride include __________. 1) fluoridated water 2) fluoride gels 3) fluoride tablets or drops 4) some foods

An aid to assist patients who have poor manual dexterity or who have arthritis when flossing is the use of a ___________.

A patient with congestive heart failure may be uncomfortable in the chair if it is reclined.

There are specialized toothpastes that have ingredients which inhibit the growth of supragingival calculus.