Acquired tooth diseases Flashcards

1
Q

What is intrinsic erosion caused by?

A

-Gastric Acid and acid regurgitations

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2
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When causes extrinsic erosion?

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-Occurs when dietary acids are taken such as sugar, diet sodas, fruit drinks.

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3
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how many grams are in one teaspoon?

A

4g

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4
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When the enamel wears down what can occur to the edges of the front teeth?

A

-May look transparent

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5
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What is external root resorption?

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-Breakdown or destruction and subsequent loss of the root structure

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6
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What are three ways roots resorb?

A
  • Trauma
  • Ectopic eruption
  • Chronic inflammation
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7
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What is the most common cause of external root resorption?

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-Orthodontics

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8
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What should you not use on a pulpotomy?

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-Calcium hydroxide (Tempex)

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9
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T/F Primary teeth tend to move within the bone as opposed to fracturing because the cone surrounding the teeth isn’t as thick as in permanent teeth

A

True

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10
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What does an acute alveolar abscess look like?

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-Swollen and painful

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11
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What is a chemical bacterial and mechanical irritation bus is usually due to bacterial invasion from death and pulp tissue?

A

-Acute alveolar abscess

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12
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What is cellulitis?

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-Diffuse infection of the soft tissues

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13
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What can cause cellulitis?

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-Permanent pulpal necrosis

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14
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What is a long standing, low grade infection of the periradicular bone?

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-Chronic alveolar abscess

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15
Q

What is the first antibiotic you might prescribe for an abscess?

A

-Amoxicillin

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16
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If a pt is allergic to penicillins what would you use?

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  • Clindamycin

- Azirthormycin