313 exam Flashcards
Which cells form dentine
Odontoblasts
What is dentine?
Less calcified tissue beneath the enamel which makes up the crown and root of tooth
Where does gaseous exchange take place?
In the alveolus in the lungs
How do you get attrition on the teeth?
Wearing down of teeth due to grinding
What would you do in the instance of asthma attack?
Look out for wheezing.
Give salbutamol inhaler
What are the salivary glands called
Parotid
Sublingual
Submandibular
What does mumps affect?
Parotid salivary gland
VII
Facial nerve
VII
Facial nerve
What two disorders can affect the tongue?
Glossitis (inflammation of tongue)
Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
Inferior dental nerve
IV block, blocks the sensation to all lower teeth
What does the temporalis muscle do?
Closes the jaw and pulls it backwards
Submandibular salivary gland?
Located in the posterior area of the floor of the mouth. (Back of the mouth)
What causes xerostomia?
Irradiation and medication such as diuretics
How long have you got to respond to a complaint?
10 days
What is the ADJ?
Ameleodental junction. Boundary between the enamel and dentine layers.
What is the function of the lateral typergoid?
Moves jaw side to side
Which two muslces close the jaw?
Masseter and typerjoid
What emergency drug is used during : epileptic fit
midazolam
What is periodontis?
Inflammation of periodontal ligament
Which nerve supplies the upper anterior teeth with sensation?
Superior anterior dental nerve
What does the carotid artery do?
Carries blood to the head and neck
What are the functions of saliva?
Neutralises acids
Enzymes help aid digestion
What divisions does the maxillary nerve split into?
Anterior superior alveolar
Posterior superior alveolar
Middle superior alveolar
What 3 divisions does the trigeminal nerve split into?
Opthalmic
Maxillary
Mandibular
Where does the motor branch supply sensation to?
The muscles of mastication
Where does the lingual nerve supply sensation to?
Floor of mouth and 2/3 of the tongue
Where is the glossopharangeal nerve based?
Parotid gland
Where does the hypoglossal nerve supply feeling to?
Muscles in the tongue
Which type of drug would phenytonin go into?
Anticonvulsant
Which probes are used for a full perio exam?
BPE
WHO
briault
What are erythrocytes?
Red blood cells (carry oxygen around the body)
What are thrombocytes?
Platelets (the fluid that carries the blood cells around the body)
What is mycocardial infraction?
Heart attack
If a patient is hypoglycemic have they got high or low blood sugar?
Low
If a patient is hyperglycemic is their sugar level high or low?
High
Signs of shock?
Rapid breathing
Cold skin
Pale complexion
How long should drug records be kept?
10 years
Sublingual gland
Located under the tongue in the anterior area of the mouth
where is the parotid gland?
Between the ramus of the mandible and the ear
What is the vitality tests for hot and cold?
Cold - ethyl chloride
Hot- GP points
What causes tooth erosion?
Acid
How to treat angina?
GTN spray
How to treat angina?
GTN spray
Where is the pulmonary vein located?
The stenson duct
V
Trigeminal nerve (5th)
IX
Glossopharangeal nerve (9th)
XII
Hypoglossal nerve (12th)
Which nerve enables tongue movement?
Hypoglossal
What are the sensory nerve endings in hollow tubes withinn dentine known as?
Tubules
What act governs patients private information
The data protection act
Which bone articulates with the condyle?
Temporal bone
Which condition causes painful ulcers and blisters?
Lichen planus
Which instrument measure pocket depth?
WHO probe
