06/04 Flashcards
1
Q
Role of fluoride
A
- incorporates into tooth to form fluoroapetite, which is more caries resistant than hydroxyapetite
- inteferes with adhesion of bacteria
- promote remineralisation
- make enamel more resistant to acid
2
Q
How to identify caries?
A
- clinical detection
- dry tooth
- good light
- sharp eyes
- fibreoptic transillumination
- caries detection dye
- radiographs
- sensibility and vitality test
3
Q
7 caries risk assessment (SIGN 47)
A
- medical history
- social economical status
- salivary flow
- fluoride use
- diet
- clinical evidence
- plaque control
4
Q
Biofilm development
A
- adhesion/ attachment - bacteria attach to the pellicle via fimbriae, this is initial reversible adhesion
- colonisation- primary colonisal provide new binding sites for adhesion by other oral bacteria, firm irreversible anchorage
- maturation- development of micro-colonises and eventually to a mature biofilm
- climax community
- dispersal- dispersal of microbes to
5
Q
Fluoride toxicity
A
- fluorosis
- impaired growth of apatite crystals
- retain matrix proteins
- increase binding of proteases
6
Q
How does calcium fluoride work?
A
- high fluoride content in the mouth, from calcium fluoride
- acts as fluoride reservoir
- works fluoride varnish is applied
7
Q
Fluoride reservoir
A
- calcium fluoride
- fluoroapatite
8
Q
Fluoride
A
- fluoride varnish
- fluoridated water
- fluoride toothpaste
- fluoride MW
- Toothmousse
9
Q
What’s in Toothmousse?
A
CPPACP
- casein phosphopeptide amorphus calcium phosphate
- cannot give pt who is lactose intolerant
10
Q
Roles of fluoride
A
- incorporation into enamel crystal to form fluroapetute
- resistant to streptococcus strains
- inteferes with adhesion force of bacteria, reducing ability to stick to surface of tooth
11
Q
Does fluorosis happen in adults?
A
- only occurs during development of tooth
- resin infiltration
- ## direct restoration
12
Q
Toothpaste fluoride toxic dose
A
- 5mg/kg
13
Q
Management of fluoride toxicity
BDS 2 lecture
A
- drink milk
- monitor for a few hours
- IV calcium gluconate (15-64 admit to hospital)
14
Q
Cavity design of amalgam
A
- undercuts
- convergent occlusally
- 90-120 degree cavosurface margin angle, buttjoint
- cavity depth 2mm
- isthmus 1-1.5mm, 1/3 width of tooth
15
Q
Increase retention of amalgam
A
- undercut
- retentive groove
- dovetail
- reverse s curve
- dentine pin
- metal bonding agent
16
Q
Cavity design of comp
A
- bevel joint
- no undercut
- no unsupportive enamel
- no excessive acute angle
- rounded internal point angle
- depth 1-1.5mm
- margin clear of occlusal contact