Mr. Robert Brown is a 62 yr. old patient in your office. He has several older restorations in his
mouth that need to be replaced. Mr. Brown does not floss now because the unwaxed floss he
previously used, shredded and got caught between his teeth.
Part 1:
What recommendation(s) do you have for Mr. Brown? What office preventive aids would he
receive from the practice? Where can he purchase other items?
Part 2:
What if Mr. Brown were a special needs patient and had limited dexterity, what
recommendations can be shown and explained to both him and/or a care-giver if he required
one? (Hint: remember to take into consideration part 1 question above).