Periodontics

Plaque Control What is plaque control? Describe various brushing techniques along with advantage. Answer. Plaque control is the removal of dental plaque on a regular basis and the prevention of its annulations on the teeth and adjacent gingival surfaces. Effective removal of plaque is essential to dental and periodontal health throughout life Dental plaque … [Read more...] about Plaque Control

Chlorhexidine Write short note on chlorhexidine. Or Discuss chlorhexidine in detail. Or Write short answer on chlorhexidine. Answer. It has most positive antibacterial result. Two daily rinses with 10 mL of 0.2% aqueous solution of chlorhexidine digluconate almost completely inhibit the development of dental plaque, calculus and gingivitis. Mechanism of … [Read more...] about Chlorhexidine

Brushing Techniques Write short note on modified Stillman brushing technique. Answer. Stillman Brushing Technique The soft or medium brush is placed with bristle ends partly on gingiva and partly on cervical portion of teeth, positioning in apical position. Pressure is applied laterally against the gingival margin to produce a perceptible blanching. The brush is … [Read more...] about Brushing Techniques

Irrigate For Oral Health Write short note on oral irrigation. Answer. Oral irrigation is the generic term that covers the two separate treatment modalities, i.e. professionally delivered (Chair side) and home (Self-applied) irrigation for the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. Professional irrigation is of limited value, regardless of agent used in … [Read more...] about Irrigate For Oral Health

Types Of Toothbrushes Classify toothbrushes and various techniques. Answer. Toothbrushes are of following types, i.e. Manual toothbrushes. Powered toothbrushes. Sonic and Ultrasonic toothbrushes. Ionic toothbrushes. Orthodontic toothbrushes. Manual toothbrushes: It requires manual regulation. Powered toothbrushes: Automated battery-driven toothbrushes … [Read more...] about Types Of Toothbrushes