13 - Oral Health Care Flashcards

Question

**Denture Problems** **HYYGIENE RELATED**

Answer 1

**Pain UNDER Dentures** usually result of **poor denture cleaning** Dentures can accumulate: **Plaque / Stain / Calculi** *simular to natural teeth* **_Chronic Atrophic Candidiasis_** most common issue, often caused by **candida albicans** that **adheres to dental base**

Answer 2

Use as needed for **DRY MOUTH** = **Xerostoma** Use **15 ml** **rinse for 30 sec --\> SPIT** **Glucose Oxidase / Lysozyme / Lactoperoxidase**

Answer 3

**Infants** 20 primary teath, need to remove plaque + milk resedue **_Advanced Age_** some medications that affect oral health **_Diabetes**_ + _**Smokers_** increased risk for oral health problems

Answer 4

* *_ACT_** * *Anticavity Fluoride Rinse** * *_Gel-Kam Gel_** 0. 4% stannous fluoride * *_Crest Pro-health_** 0. 022% fluoride rinse

Answer 5

**ONLY ONCE A DAY** brush teeth with **fluoride dentifrice FIRST** rinse-measured amount **vigorously for ONE MINUTE** **GEL** brush gel onto teeth & **remain for 1 minute** SPIT OUT after 1 minute, **do not drink/eat for 30 minutes**

Answer 6

Caries Prevention / Treatment **FLUORIDE** = **Crest Cavity Protection** Tartar Control **Colgate Tartar Protection** Anti Plaque/Gingivitis **Colgate TOTAL / Crest Multicare** Whitening / Anti-Stain **Aquafresh Whitening Gel Rembrant PLUS Premium whitening**

Answer 7

**HARD - OUTER** covering of a tooth **covers the dentin** *dentist can care for damage*, since **non-living cells**

Answer 8

Pull **18in** of floss, wrap **MOST** around **middle finger** wrap remaining around **middle finger of other hand** **curve floss into C-SHAPE** gently scrabe tooth w/ floss in **up/down motion** REMINDER = **Floss behind LAST MOLARS** can cause bleeding / discomfort, but will *lessen w time & better gum health*

Answer 9

**Soft Tissue** portion of the supporting structures **protect the roots** of your teeth & **cover the teeth that have NOT yet erupted**

Answer 10

``` # Choose based on patient factors: **Manual Dexterity** / **Oral anatomy** / **Oral Health** ``` **SOFT** bristols are preferred, *do not damage enamel /gum* * *Electronic = Constant efficiency** * especially for disabled / advanced age w/ difficult dexterity* **REPLACE Q3 months** due to **wear + bacteria**

Answer 11

_***NOT A SUBSTITUTE** for*_ **TOOTHBRUSHING OR FLOSS** **Adjunc****t**to maintain**good oral hygiene**

Answer 12

**Cold Sores** or **Fever Blisters** caused by **_HSV1_** **Contagious**, spread by **DIRECT CONTACT** kissing / sharing utensils / drinks Can be **REACTIVATED** once virus has infected host by **cold / stress / windburn / fatigue**

Answer 13

Indicated to **CONTROL PLAQUE** Benefits: Increased **SALIVA** **buffers acids** in mouth can be helpful for pts with **dry mouth** **recommend sugar-free** **Chew 2 Pieces of gum QD AFTER EATING**

Answer 14

**Inflammation of GUMS**, found in 20% of pop Is the **MILDEST form of PERIODONTAL DISEASE** *reversible and affects nearly everyone* May progress to significant bone loss Is from **accumulation of SUPRAGINGIVAL BACTERIAL PLAQUE** can be prevented in the same wasy as **caries**

Answer 15

an **infectious disease** that affects **_calcified tissues_** of the teeth **Plaque** **bacteria** --\> acid -\> **demineralizes ENAMEL + DENTIN** = CARIES Risk factors: **Orthodontic Appliences** / **Dry Mouth** / **Gum Recession / TOBACCO** *incedence is in a decline due to* **_Fluoride_**

Answer 16

**_BENZOCAINE_** Gels or liquids ~ 10-20% benz cold sore therapy = 20% benz + 1% allntoin + 3% camphor **Temporary Pain Relief** of: **Toothache** / Teething / Braces / Denture irritation Sore gums / **Cold + Canker Sores** **/ Fever Blisters** **AAA** on or around **lips or wihthin mouth** do NOT use for **\>2 days**, *except under physician direction*

Answer 17

**90%** of cases related to **oral cause** dental caries / periodontal disease / infections / mucosal ulcers * *Prevention** * *prope**r **oral hygiene** to prevent tooth/gum problems **_Zinc Salts**_ + _**Chloride Dioxide_** most effective in **chemical prevention** of malolder **Smart-Mouth / CloSYS**

Answer 18

**Dentin becomes exposed** & **tubules become OPEN** to the oral cavity Patient experiences **pain** from: **hot/cold** + **sweet/sour** + **temperature air** Can be **PREVENTED** by: **brushing LESS vigorously** + *AVOIDING* **hypersensitivity stimuli** **_POTASSIUM NITRATE 5%_** most widely used ingredient for teeth sensitivity **Fluoride dentrifices + Supplementation** can help *contineu to use product until problem resolves*