chapter 39 part 1 Flashcards
inflammation of the gums
gingivitis
inflammation which involves the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth
periodontitis
this disease is the most common cause of tooth loss among adults
periodontal disease
what age and gender is periodontal disease prevalent
50 above; males
what race is periodontal disease prevalent
hispanic/latino americans
EROSIVE PROCESS that begins with the action of bacteria on fermentable carbohydrates in the mouth, which produces acids that DISSOLVE TOOTH ENAMEL
tooth decay
hardest substance in the human body
tooth enamel
Dental decay begins with a small hole, usually in
fissure
a break in the tooth’s enamel
fissure
these are particularly effective in mechanically breaking up the bacterial plaque that collects around teeth
brushing and flossing
referred to as an abscessed tooth
periapical abscess
involves a COLLECTION OF PUS IN THE APICAL dental periosteum and the tissue surrounding the apex of the tooth
periapical abscess
excision of the apex of the tooth root
apicoectomy
connects the mandible (jaw) to the temporal bone at the side of the head in front of the ear
temporomandibular joint
TMJ disorders are categorized as follows:
Myofascial pain
Internal derangement of joint
Degenerative joint diease
a discomfort in the muscles controlling jaw function and in neck and shoulder muscles
myofascial pain
refers to a dislocated jaw, a displaced disc, or an injured condyle
internal derangement of the joint
refers to rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis in the jaw joint
degenerative joint disease
misalignment of bite
malocclusion
difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
oral appliance therapy for TMJ
splints
infection of the bone
osteomyelitis
give tmj noninvasive therapies;
physical therapy
patient education
acupuncture
analgesics (nsaids)
oral appliance therapy
the salivary glands consist of the:
parotid glands
submandibular glands
sublingual glands
minor salivary glands
salivary gland: one on each side of the face BELOW THE EAR
parotid glands
salivary gland: located below the jawbone
submandibular glands
salivary gland: in the floor of the mouth under the tongue
sublingual glands
salivary gland: in the lips, buccal mucosa, and the lining of the mouth and throat
minor salivary glands
how many ml of saliva is produced daily
1500 ml
