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selecting an appropriate oral care adjuncts for patients w/various gingival conditions

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  1. Dental Floss
  2. Tufted Dental Floss
  3. Interdental brush
  4. end-tuft brush
  5. toothpick in holder
  6. powered flossers or interdental cleaners
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when would you recommend dental floss?

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a pt. with type I embrasure spaces and excellent compliances to self care regimen

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when would you recommend tufted dental floss

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type II embrasure spaces, fixed bridges, distal surface of last tooth in the arch

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when would you recommend interdental brush?

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type II or III embrasures spaces

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when would you recommend end-tuft brush

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type III embrasure spaces exposed furcation area that permits insertion

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when would you recommend tooth pick in holder

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type II or III embrasure spaces plaque removal at gingival margin; furcation areas or root concavities

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powered flossers or interdental cleaners

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type I embrasures spaces orthodontic appliances with linear tip