Question 1

The scrub toothbrushing technique uses which movements?

Accepted Answer

A) Horizontal strokes 
B) Vertical strokes 
C) Circular strokes 
D) All of the above 
A) Horizontal strokes 
B) Vertical strokes 
C) Circular strokes 
D) All of the above D

Question 2

Powered toothbrushes can be beneficial for a variety of reasons.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

Accepted Answer

A) These brushes have been found helpful for parents who brush their children's teeth. 
B) These brushes are generally least expensive than traditional brushes. 
C) These brushes are good for patients who require a larger handle,because powered models are easier to grasp. 
D) These brushes are recommended for those individuals that brush only once weekly. 
A) These brushes have been found helpful for parents who brush their children's teeth. 
B) These brushes are generally least expensive than traditional brushes. 
C) These brushes are good for patients who require a larger handle,because powered models are easier to grasp. 
D) These brushes are recommended for those individuals that brush only once weekly. C

Question 3

________ is a term used to describe the heat treatment in which each filament end is sealed and rounded.

Accepted Answer

A) End rounding 
B) Angled filaments 
C) Texturing 
D) Heating 
A) End rounding 
B) Angled filaments 
C) Texturing 
D) Heating A

Question 4

Toothbrush wear (i.e. ,splayed,bent,or broken bristles)is influenced more by the brushing method than by the length of time of brushing.The wear is influenced more by the method than by the number of toothbrushings per day.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false.

Question 5

MOST toothbrushes have some type of plastic handle.The plastic allows the handle to be durable while being resistant to water.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false.

Question 6

The tongue is anatomically perfect for harboring bacteria.A patient with a fissured tongue (deep grooves on the tongue's surface)is more prone to accumulate bacterial plaque and debris.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false.

Question 7

Which statement is NOT true about disclosing agents,or disclosants?

Accepted Answer

A) They may be in either a liquid or a tablet form. 
B) They allow the patient to see plaque in the mouth before or after brushing. 
C) These agents can give patients a literal road map to remove the plaque. 
D) The chewable tablet or the liquid disclosant chewed and swallowed. 
A) They may be in either a liquid or a tablet form. 
B) They allow the patient to see plaque in the mouth before or after brushing. 
C) These agents can give patients a literal road map to remove the plaque. 
D) The chewable tablet or the liquid disclosant chewed and swallowed.

Question 8

The ________ is MOST appropriate for children whose dexterity is NOT sufficient to master the Bass technique.

Accepted Answer

A) Rolling technique 
B) Bass technique 
C) Horizontal technique 
D) Stillman method 
A) Rolling technique 
B) Bass technique 
C) Horizontal technique 
D) Stillman method

Question 9

The purpose of toothbrushing includes:

Accepted Answer

A) Removal of plaque biofilm and disturbance of its reformation 
B) Removal of food,debris,and stain from the oral cavity 
C) Application of a dentifrice containing specific ingredients to address 
D) All of the above 
A) Removal of plaque biofilm and disturbance of its reformation 
B) Removal of food,debris,and stain from the oral cavity 
C) Application of a dentifrice containing specific ingredients to address 
D) All of the above

Question 10

The Bass method is NOT acceptable for all patients.However,this method is effective at removing plaque at the gingival margin and directly below it.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false.

The scrub toothbrushing technique uses which movements?

Powered toothbrushes can be beneficial for a variety of reasons.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

________ is a term used to describe the heat treatment in which each filament end is sealed and rounded.

Toothbrush wear (i.e. ,splayed,bent,or broken bristles)is influenced more by the brushing method than by the length of time of brushing.The wear is influenced more by the method than by the number of toothbrushings per day.

MOST toothbrushes have some type of plastic handle.The plastic allows the handle to be durable while being resistant to water.

The tongue is anatomically perfect for harboring bacteria.A patient with a fissured tongue (deep grooves on the tongue's surface)is more prone to accumulate bacterial plaque and debris.

Which statement is NOT true about disclosing agents,or disclosants?

The ________ is MOST appropriate for children whose dexterity is NOT sufficient to master the Bass technique.

The purpose of toothbrushing includes:

The Bass method is NOT acceptable for all patients.However,this method is effective at removing plaque at the gingival margin and directly below it.

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

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Exam 10: Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

The scrub toothbrushing technique uses which movements?

Powered toothbrushes can be beneficial for a variety of reasons.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

________ is a term used to describe the heat treatment in which each filament end is sealed and rounded.

Toothbrush wear (i.e. ,splayed,bent,or broken bristles)is influenced more by the brushing method than by the length of time of brushing.The wear is influenced more by the method than by the number of toothbrushings per day.

MOST toothbrushes have some type of plastic handle.The plastic allows the handle to be durable while being resistant to water.

The tongue is anatomically perfect for harboring bacteria.A patient with a fissured tongue (deep grooves on the tongue's surface)is more prone to accumulate bacterial plaque and debris.

Which statement is NOT true about disclosing agents,or disclosants?

The ________ is MOST appropriate for children whose dexterity is NOT sufficient to master the Bass technique.

The purpose of toothbrushing includes:

The Bass method is NOT acceptable for all patients.However,this method is effective at removing plaque at the gingival margin and directly below it.

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

Filters