Calculus Flashcards
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Process of calculus formation
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-acquired pellicles
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Substrate that must be present prior to calculus formation
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Oral biofilm = plaque
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Time involved for calculus formation
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Minerals found in calculus
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Calcium & Phosphate
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Rate of calculus formation
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Mineralization process can begin 24-48 hours
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Factors that affect calculus formation
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Biochemistry (light/heavy) Diet Salivary flow Medications Xerostomia
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Calculus is classified by:
1) ___
2) ____
3) ____
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Location (supra, sub)
Degree (light, moderate, heavy)
Extent (localized, generalized)
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Common locations of supragingival calculus
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Wharton’s ducts
Stenson’s ducts
