NBDHE NBDHE Patient Education and Preventive Dentistry 2

Question 1

The modified Stillman toothbrushing technique is specifically recommended for patients with:

Accepted Answer

Gingival recession and exposed root surfaces

Answer

The modified Stillman technique combines vibratory strokes at the gingival margin with coronal sweeping strokes, making it suitable for patients with gingival recession.

Question 2

Which type of dental floss is most recommended for patients with tight contact points?

Accepted Answer

Waxed floss

Answer

Waxed dental floss glides more easily through tight interproximal contacts and is less prone to shredding than unwaxed floss.

Question 3

The DMFT index records:

Accepted Answer

Decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth

Answer

The DMFT index is an epidemiological measure of lifetime caries experience, counting decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth.

Question 4

Professionally applied fluoride varnish provides caries protection primarily through:

Accepted Answer

A sustained topical fluoride reservoir on tooth surfaces

Answer

Fluoride varnish adheres to tooth surfaces, creating a sustained fluoride reservoir that slowly releases fluoride to promote enamel remineralization.

Question 5

Secondary prevention in dentistry is best illustrated by:

Accepted Answer

Early detection and treatment of incipient gingivitis

Answer

Secondary prevention involves early disease detection and intervention to halt progression, such as identifying and treating early gingivitis before it advances to periodontitis.

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NBDHE NBDHE Patient Education and Preventive Dentistry 2