Calculus Flashcards
1
Q
Subgingival calculus is more or less homogenous ve Supragingival
A
More homogenous, smooth so harder to detect
2
Q
Subgingival calculus mineral content
A
58% vs 37% Supragingival
3
Q
How long does biofilm take to mineralise Akcali and Lang Perio 2000 2018
A
Appears to be completed in 12 days, half of it in the first 2 days
4
Q
Dental calculus loses microbial virulence once mineralisation occurs, but why must it be removed
A
Retains significant levels of endotoxins that may influence tissue damage
Always harbours living non mineralised biofilm on it posing constant bacterial challenge
Retentive site for bacterial products
5
Q
Root debridement removes
A
Cementum/surface dentin that is rough impregnated with calculus, contaminated with toxins/microorganisms
