Term
| what are the types of embrasures in the gums? |
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Definition
type 1- occupied by interdental papillae
type II slight to moderate recession of interdental papilla
type III extensive recession of complete loss of interdental papilla |
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Term
| what are some factors of embrasure types? |
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Definition
tooth position
resorations
prostheses
patient dexterity
patient motivation |
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Term
| what type of embrasure is floss recommended for? |
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Definition
type 1, as
effectiveness of floss decreases as embrasure increases |
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Term
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Definition
waxed
unwaxed
PTFE
tape or ribbon |
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Term
| what can improper flossing do? |
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Definition
| injure the JE and hard tissues |
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Term
| what embrasures would you use a interdental brush with? |
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Definition
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Term
| what embrasure type would use yarn? |
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Definition
| type III and diastemas and isolated teeth |
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Term
| where would you use a toothpick? |
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Definition
-proximal surfaces, concavities, furcations
type II, III embrasures
just under gingival margin and around ortho bands |
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Term
| when would you use pipecleaner? |
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Definition
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Term
| what embrasure type uses interdental wedges? |
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Definition
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Term
| rubber tips are used for what embrasure? |
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Definition
| type II and III in exposed furcations, also under gingival margin |
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Term
| what embrasure type uses uni tuft/single tuft brush? |
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Definition
type III
ortho patients
proximal to edentulous space |
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