Advise best methods for self-care plaque control, both toothbrushing and interdental cleaning.

Advise best methods for self-care plaque control, both toothbrushing and interdental cleaning.

Clean around and between implants carefully with interdental aids and toothbrushes.

Clean around and between implants carefully with interdental aids and toothbrushes.

Assess patient’s preferences for interdental plaque control: • decide on appropriate interdental ai…

Assess patient’s preferences for interdental plaque control: • decide on appropriate interdental aids • demonstrate methods and types of aids• assess plaque removal abilities and confidence with aids…

Interdental plaque control: • clean daily between the teeth to below the gum line before toothbrush…

Interdental plaque control: • clean daily between the teeth to below the gum line before toothbrushing• where there is space for an interdental or single-tufted brush, this should be used • for small…

For people with extensive inflammation, start with toothbrushing advice, followed by interdental pl…

For people with extensive inflammation, start with toothbrushing advice, followed by interdental plaque control.