teeth cleaning stuff

Interdental Brush

Type II and III embrasures, exposed root fucations, ortho and fixed appliances

1. End-tufted Brush

→ Hard-to-reach spots (distal molars, lingual anterior

Stimulator

→ Massage gums / post-surgery

exposed furcations

1. Floss Threader

between and under abutment teeth and pontics, ortho appliances, implants and lingual bars

TYPE 1 THO

Superfloss

Type II and III embrasures, interproximal surfaces of abutment teeth, under pontics of fixed
partial dentures, implants

1. Floss Holder

1. → Helps poor dexterity / gag reflex

1. Tongue Cleaner

dorsal surface of tongue to remove coating and reduce malodor, taste perception, reduce number of organisms

extend the tongue and angle the bristles of the brush posteriorly

1. Stimudents/Toothpicks

type II and III embrasures, accessible furcations

1. Perio Aid

1. → Cleans sulcus / root concavities

1. Denture Care

1. → Cleans dentures / clasps

1. Antiseptic Rinse

risk for periodontal disease, bleeding points, gingivitis, and periodontitis, plaque levels, oral malodor

1. Fluoride Rinse

risk for caries, dry mouth, dentin hypersensitivity, plaque levels

Dentifrices

risk for caries and periodontal disease, dentin hypersensitivity, plaque levels, calculus levels, stain levels

Antiseptic Mouth Rinses examples

(Essential Oils, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Chlorhexidine Gluconate by prescription)