She asks what ingredient in toothpaste does she need to look for when trying to select the right toothpaste for her? What ingredient should you recommend this patient to look for when selecting a toothpaste?
Potassium nitrate.
What type of flossing aid would help aid him with flossing under and in-between his teeth?
Floss threader.
What ingredient in toothpaste works as an abrasive agent to remove stains and debris.
Silica and calcium carbonate.
Patient D has arthritis and can’t wrap her fingers around the floss. What’s an easier option?
Floss pick.
What tool can help her reach under the bridge and assist with string floss.
Floss threader.
Why would using a highly abrasive whitening toothpaste not work for this patient?
Could cause further damage to her teeth and sensitivity.
True or False: Taking the time to show the patient how to thread the floss under his wires and in between the contact areas would not be beneficial for this patient?
False: He would benefit from being shown the proper technique.
What helps the ingredients in toothpaste from drying out.
Humectants.
This patient also has limited hand control due to a stroke. What device can help clean between the teeth?
Water flosser.
Small brush that can clean under a bridge where floss can not reach.
Interdental brush or proxy brush.
Potassium Nitrate works by?
Calming the nerve fibers in the teeth.
Patient B states that "It takes too long to floss with a floss threader, and he does not think he will keep up with it." What other device could be recommended for this patient to try?
A water flosser.
This polishing agent, often made with aluminum or magnesium compounds increases tooth luster.
Polishing agents.
Patient D also has tremors related to Parkinson’s. What can make flossing easier for her?
Floss holder or air flosser.
Main area where plaque accumulates on bridges?
Under the pontic.
She has a v-shaped wedge above #5. This could be indicative of?
Heavy brushing with abrasives.
The patient recently noticed that he has white spots on his upper front teeth and asks what type of toothpaste he should use to prevent them.
Anticavity: One that has fluoride to aid in remineralization of the enamel.
These ingredients— sodium benzoate or alcohols, help prevent mold and bacterial growth in toothpaste.
Preservatives.
True or False: Electric flossers are ineffective compared to manual flossing.
False.
Most widely used to help clean beneath a bridge to assist with string floss.
Floss threader.
What is a potential factor that has caused her recession?
Periodontal disease.
True or False: Hormonal changes can be a factor in this patient's oral health.
True.
Overusing abrasives or brushing too hard can lead to this type of enamel wear or gum damage.
V-shaped wedge or tooth abrasion.
True or False: This patient would not benefit from a wider handle to grip for flossing/brushing.
False.
What instrument can also be used to lightly swipe around the pontic to remove debris?
Explorer.