Deck 10: Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

C
Explanation: C)Most toothbrushes have some type of plastic handle.The plastic allows the handle to be durable while being resistant to water.

Question 2

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.

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.

Answer 2

C
Explanation: C)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.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

A
Explanation: A)End rounding is a term used to describe the heat treatment in which each filament end is sealed and rounded.

Question 4

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.

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

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

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

Question 6

The purpose of toothbrushing includes:

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 7

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.

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 8

The scrub toothbrushing technique uses which movements?

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

Question 9

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

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 10

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

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.