Qom University of Medical Sciences And Health ServicesMedical School

EnglishSupervisor:Dr. Ali Reza OmidiProvisioner:Mohammad Mahdi Shater

Plaque ControlToothbrushing

Plaque control consist of:1-THE TOOTHBRUSH2-DENTIFRICES3-TOOTHBRUSHING METHODS4-INTERDENTAL CLEANING AIDS5-GINGIVAL MASSAGE6-CHEMICAL PLAQUE CONTROL

Plaque control is the removal of dental plaque on a regular basis and the prevention of its accumulation on the teeth and adjacent gingival surfaces. It is a critical component of dental practice, permitting long-term success of periodontal and dental care.

Accumulation=High Density Adjacent=NextCritical=Important

The experimental research of european periodontist have confirmed that effective removal of dental plaque is essential to dental and periodontal health throughout life.

Essential =NeedfulConfirmed =Support

An effective way of treating and preventing gingivitis and a critical part of treatment and prevention of periodontal diseases is returned to toothbrushing method.

Gingivitis=Gingival Edema

The Bass Method

1.In this method,we put the bristles in gingival margin to make a 45 degrees angle with axial line of tooth.

2.Then we press and vibrate the bristles gently with short movements.

3.For the Lingual surface of lower anterior teeth , toothbrush is entered vertically.

4.For the oclusal surfaces,we move the bristles into the pits and fissures about 20times.

1.The action is simple.2.The focus is on cleaning the cervical and interproximal

parts

In General : We recommend this method for all the patients with or without periodontal disease.

Advantages of this methods

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