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what does TIPPS model stand for?
talk instruct practise plan support
what does the «talk» portion of TIPPS involve?
explain what plaque is, why its bad, why gums bleed because of this, how it can be managed
what does the «instruct» portion of TIPPS involve?
demonstrate
what does the «practise» part of TIPPS include?
Let the patient try out toothbrushing with a handheld mirror. Give advice and encourage them on things they could be doing differently.
what does the «plan» part of TIPPS include?
Talk to the patient about implementing a consistent oral hygiene regime into their daily lives brush twice a day (morning and night) interdental clea...
what does the «support» portion of TIPPS include?
Going forward how best can you help the patient and maintain their oral hygiene. - set goals for future appointments to help motivate the patient
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
what does TIPPS model stand for? | talk instruct practise plan support |
what does the «talk» portion of TIPPS involve? | explain what plaque is, why its bad, why gums bleed because of this, how it can be managed |
what does the «instruct» portion of TIPPS involve? | demonstrate |
what does the «practise» part of TIPPS include? | Let the patient try out toothbrushing with a handheld mirror. Give advice and encourage them on things they could be doing differently. |
what does the «plan» part of TIPPS include? | Talk to the patient about implementing a consistent oral hygiene regime into their daily lives brush twice a day (morning and night) interdental clean once per day |
what does the «support» portion of TIPPS include? | Going forward how best can you help the patient and maintain their oral hygiene. - set goals for future appointments to help motivate the patient |
what do healthy gingivae look like? | pink stippled gingivae absence of bleeding on brushing/probing no inflammation |
what are the clinical signs of gingivitis? | red, swollen gingivae bleeding on brushing/probing may see signs of plaque presence on the gingival margin |
what are the clinical signs of periodontitis? | loss of attachment, gingival recession, BOP radiographic bone loss inflamed tissues |
what is the definition of Gingivitis? | plaque induced gingivitis is an inflammatory response of the gingival tissues resulting from bacterial plaque accumulation located at the gingival margin |
what is the definition of periodontitis? | inflammatory disease initiated by bacteria which causes severe inflammation and loss of attachment & bone surrounding the teeth |
A patient comes into the clinic complaining that they have bad breath and there is sometimes blood in their saliva when they brush their teeth, they are also pregnant. What is your suspected diagnosis? | Pregnancy-induced gingivitis |
You suspect that a patient has a high sugar diet upon examination of their teeth, what would you ask them to do before the next follow up appointment? | Create a diet diary patient records their meals throughout the week ensure one of these days is a weekend |
what toothpaste strength should be used upon eruption of the first tooth in standard risk kids? | 1000ppm |
what toothpaste strength should standard risk 4-16 year olds be using? | 1000ppm-1500ppm |
what toothpaste strength should high risk kids under 10 years old be using? | 1500ppmF |
what strength of toothpaste should high risk kids between ages 10-15 be using? | 2800ppmF |
what strength of toothpaste should high risk people aged 16 and over be using? | 5000ppmF |
what toothbrush head size should children be using? | 20mm x 10mm |
what size toothbrush head should adults be using? | 22-28mm X 10-13mm |
what toothbrushing technique should you encourage your patients to carry out? | the Modified Bass Technique |
what are the steps of the Modified Bass Technique? | place toothbrush at a 45 degree angle to your gum line brush each tooth using a gentle circular motion ensure that you are reaching every tooth surface by performing in a methodical manner |