Tooth brushing method
Classification of Tooth Brushing techniques based on Brushing Motion/Movement:
1. Horizontal Reciprocating Motion:
• Horizontal Scrub Technique
2. Vibratory Motion:
• Bass (Sulcular Technique) or Stillmans Brushing Technique
• Charters Brushing technique
3. Vertical Sweeping Brushing Technique:
• Rolling Stroke (Press Roll) – Modified Stillman brushing technique
• Modified charters
• Modified Bass
• Leonard
• Smith-Bell (Physiologic technique)
4. Rotary Brushing Technique:
• Fones Technique
Tooth Brushing Techniques :
Horizontal Scrub Method:
It is the most commonly used method in brushing, where the Bristles are activated in gentle, horizontal scrubbing motion.
• Method/Technique: The Brush is Places on the Teeth
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ADVANTAGE: Effective method for removing plaque. Provides good gingival stimulation.
DISADVANTAGE: cause injury to the gingival margin. Time consuming.
Stillman’s Brushing Technique:
Similar to Bass technique with a slight modification to remove debris more effectively from the embrasures. Bristles are directed apically and angles same as bass, Bristles are placed partly over cervical part of tooth and partly on adjacent gingiva. • Method/ Technique: This technique is similar to Bass technique with just the slight modification of Occlusal movement along with short horizontal strokes. (Short back and forth strokes are used and brush head is moved occlusally with light pressure)
• Indications: In case of Gingival Recession, for Gingival stimulation, to clean from large embrasures, remove plaque and biofilm from cervical
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• Charters Technique is used in patients with: Orthodontic and fixed prosthetic appliances, patients who have just undergone periodontal surgery for temporary cleaning of surgical site.
ADVANTAGE: Massage and stimulation of gingiva. DISADVANTAGES : Poor removal of subgingival bacterial accumulations. Limited brush placement. Requirements in digital dexterity are high.
Modified Bass, Modified Stillman’s and Modified Charter’s:
These techniques are the 3 main Tooth brushing techniques – Bass, Stillman and Charter’s all you have to do is follow three technique and at the end Roll the Brush tufts Occlusally towards the crown.
• Method/Technique: Follow the Techniques mentioned above about the 3 techniquesCharter’s, Stillman’s or Bass and at the end of each technique Rool the brushes towards the occlusal surface of the teeth, roll tufts occlusally after cervical area is cleaned by prescribed method. This will help is clearing out the debris, biofilm out of the Embrasures.
• Indications: Clean entire facial/buccal and lingual surfaces, Rolling motion avoids damaging the base of the gingival
A dental hygienist is a very important role in any dental office. As stated by a dental assistant, “Dental hygienists work closely with the dentist as well as hands on with the patients. They assist dentists with operative procedures such as fillings and extractions, and making molds of patients teeth” (Wilson, Jennifer). A large part of their job is teaching patients proper dental care to ensure a lifetime of healthy teeth. This includes proper brushing and flossing techniques. According to the job out look, a day as a dental hygienist can include taking x-rays, cleaning and scaling teeth, charting treatment plans, putting sealants on teeth, taking impressions of teeth and completing information about the patient’s oral and medical history (Summary). In some states dental hygienist are allowed to give local anesthetic and place and remove sutures (Delivering Local Anesthetic). According to advantages of becoming a dental hygienist, hygienists spend more hands on time with the patients than the dentist does. These are some of the instruments that dental hygienists use on a daily basis: toothbrush, scaler, mirror, ultrasonic scaler, explorer, suction, computer, salvia ejector, rubber cap polisher, dental models, x-ray machine and probe. The dental hygienist uses a toothbrush to remove soft plaque from the teeth. Plaque is a soft coating on the teeth that contain bacteria. The bacteria can cause tooth decay and gum disease. The amount of plaque on the teeth gives the hygienist an idea of how well the daily brushing and flossing of the patient’s teeth are completed on a regular basis. The scaler is used to remove hardened plaque or calculus from the teeth. The mirror is used to look closely at the surfaces of the teeth a...
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