Are Bass Brushing and Modified Brushing
Techniques Different?
Brushing teeth is an important part of our dental care routine. If you are not brushing or
flossing properly regularly this may create plaque. If the plaque isn’t removed, it builds up
and can cause tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental health issues. You may suffer from
edematous gingiva, inflamed, loss of gingival contour, and recession. In this situation what
techniques can you consider to prevent such problems? Your dentist may suggest various
brushing techniques, the most common are bass brushing, and modified bass brushing.
The bass method or modified bass methods are two different terms. Let's discuss here both:
Bass Brushing
Bass brushing is the most used and effective method for the removal of dental plaque that
exists next to and below the gingival margin.
When you need bass brushing?
As Bass Technique Brushing is highly recommended and used by people. When you face
the interproximal area or exposed root surfaces, bass brushing is a technique you can use
easily. The rotate area under the height of the shape of enamel is also the situation you can
use bass brushing. This technique is for everyone from kids to adults.
Bass Brushing Technique
- Place your brush at a 45° to the gingiva and circulate in little motion.
- Make a set of 3 teeth and in a single time, repeat the circular motion 20 times
- After this, your brush is inserted vertically, as the lingual aspect the bottom point of
the brush is pressed into the gingival and proximal surfaces at a 45-degree angle.
- The brush is then as in the active situation