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Chapter 7 Flashcards

1
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Definition of prevention/preventive aids

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chemicals, devices, or procedures that reduce or eliminate disease or tooth destruction in the oral cavity

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Definition of fluoride

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naturally occurring mineral that helps protect tooth structure from dental caries

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3
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Definition of fluorosis

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enamel condition caused by consumption of excessive levels of fluoride

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4
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Definition of demineralization

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action that removes mineral from the tooth, usually caused by acids

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5
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Definition of dental caries

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disease process whereby bacteria in plaque metabolize carbohydrates and produce acids that remove mineral from teeth and permit bacteria to invade the tooth and do further damage

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Definition of fluorapatite

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tooth mineral that results when fluoride is incorporated into the tooth

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7
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Definition of cariogenic

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substances or microorganisms that promote dental caries

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8
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Definition of erosion

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loss of tooth mineral caused by dietary or gastric acids, not by bacterial metabolism (caries process)

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9
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Definition of antibacterial mouth rinse

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liquid used to rinse the oral cavity to reduce or suppress bacteria associated with dental caries or periodontal disease

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10
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Definition of substantivity

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property of a material to have a prolonged therapeutic effect after its initial use

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Definition of over-the-counter

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available in retail or drug stores without a doctor’s prescription

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12
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Definition of sealant

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protective resin that is bonded to enamel to protect pits and fissures from dental caries

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13
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Definition of desensitizing agent

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chemical that seals open dentinal tubules in order to reduce tooth sensitivity to air, sweets, and temperature changes

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14
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Definition of mouth guard

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hard or pliable material that protects teeth from trauma during sports activities or as the result of teeth grinding

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15
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Definition of custom-made

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made specifically to fit one individual

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16
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Definition of bleaching

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cosmetic process that uses chemicals to remove discolorations from teeth or to lighten them

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Definition of extrinsic stains

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stains occurring on the tooth surface

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18
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Definition of intrinsic stains

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stains that are incorporated into the tooth structure, usually during the tooth’s development

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19
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What are the common brands of 12,3000 ppm fluoride

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in-office treatment
1.23% APF gel or foam
minute-foam and nupro APF gel (dentsply)
topex (sultan healthcare)
denti-care gel (medicom)
twice a year
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20
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What are the precautions of 12,300 ppm fluoride

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gastrointestinal upset, vomiting if swallowed; may etch esthetic restorations, not for children younger than age 3

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21
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What are the common brands of 2.0 NaF 9,000 ppm fluoride?

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in-office treatment
neutra-foam (oral-b)
nuproneutral (dentsply)
denti-foam (medicom)
topex neutral (sultan healthcare)
twice a year
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22
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What are the precautions of 9,000 ppm fluoride?

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gastrointestinal upset, vomiting if swallowed; not for children younger than age 3

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What are the common brands of 1.1% NaF gel or toothpaste 5,000 ppm fluoride?

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daily at home use
prevident (colgate)
neutracare (oral-b)
denti-care gel (medicom)
fluoridex (discus dental)
topex (sultan healthcare)
gel-kam (colgate)
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What are the precautions of 1.1 % NaF gel ?

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not for children younger than age 6

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What are the common brands of 0.4% SnF2 gel of 900 ppm fluoride?

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daily at home use
gel-kam (colgate)
stop (oral b)
denti-care gel (medicom)
perio plus (discus dental)
topex (sultan healthcare)
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26
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What are the precautions of 0.4 SnF2 gel?

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may cause surface staining of teeth; not for children younger than age 6

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27
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What are the common brands of 0.2% NaF 900 ppm rinse?

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weekly
fluorinse (oral-b)
prevident dental rinse (colgate)
nupro fluoride rinse (dentsply)

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28
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What are the common brands of 0.05 % NaF 250 ppm rinse?

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over-the-counter home use; daily
ACT (Johnson & Johnson)
Fluorigard (colgate)

29
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What are the precautions of 0.05% NaF 250 ppm rinse?

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not for children younger than age 6

30
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What are the common brands of toothpaste 0.24% NaF 1,100 ppm?

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numerous brands and manufacturers
daily over-the-counter home use
not for children younger than age 6

31
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What are the common brands of toothpaste 0.8% MFP 1,000 ppm?

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numerous brands
daily over-the-counter home use
pea-sized amount with children younger than age 6

32
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What is the color of an extrinsic stain from poor oral hygiene?

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yellow
brown
green
black

33
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What is the color of an extrinsic stain from coffee, tea, foods?

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brown to black

34
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What is the color of an extrinsic stain from tobacco products

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yellow-brown to black

35
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What is the color of a tetracycline intrinsic stain?

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brown, gray, black bands

36
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What is the color of a fluoride intrinsic stain?

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white, brown sports or bands

37
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What is the color of a minocycline intrinsic stain?

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brown, gray

38
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What is the color of a blood disorder intrinsic stain?

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red, brown, purple

39
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What is the color of a trauma intrinsic stain?

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blue, black, brown

40
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What is the color of an intrinsic pulp canal obliteration stain?

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yellow

41
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What is the color of an intrinsic pulp necrosis with hemorrhage stain?

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gray, black

42
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What is the color of an intrinsic pulp necrosis without hemorrhage stain?

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yellow, gray-brown

43
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What is the color of an intrinsic trauma during pulp extirpation stain?

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gray, black

44
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What is the color of an intrinsic tissue remnants in the pulp chamber stain?

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brown, gray, black

45
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What is the color of an intrinsic restorative dental material stain?

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brown, gray, black

46
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What is the color of an intrinsic endodontic materials stain stain?

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gray, black

47
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What is the color of a fluorosis intrinsic/extrinsic stain?

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white, brown

48
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What is the color of an aging intrinsic/extrinsic stain?

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yellow

49
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What is the pH at which a tooth mineral dissolves?

A

5.5

50
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True or False

When mineral is converted to fluorapatite the pH is lowered to 4.5

A

true

51
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True or False

Fluoride interferes with essential enzyme activity of bacteria

A

True (because it travels in the form of hydrofluoric acid)

52
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Which fluoride is most used with children

A

APF (because it contains 12,300 ppm fluoride)

53
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What does 2% neutral sodium fluoride contain?

A

9,000 ppm fluoride (used most often with adults)

54
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stannous fluoride gels are provided by prescription as 1.1 % neutral sodium fluoride

A

5,000 ppm fluoride or 0.4% stanous fluoride 900 ppm fluoride

55
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What is the concentration of fluoride in an OTC?

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0.05% fluoride, 225 ppm

56
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What is the most common fluoride additive to prophy paste?

A

1.23 APF

57
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What is the lethal dose for a child weighing 20 pounds?

A

700 - 1500 mg of sodium fluoride

58
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True or False

Sealants are unfilled or lightly filled resins used to seal pits and fissures

A

True

59
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True or False

44% of caries in primary teeth occur in pits and fissures of molars

A

True (molars are 3 - 4 times more likely than premolars to experience decay)

60
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True or False

Second molars have a priority to sealing first

A

True

61
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True or False

Lower molars have the highest risk of decay

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True (50%)

62
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True or False

Upper molars have the highest risk of decay

A

True (35-40%)

63
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What is the composition of resin sealants?

A

dimethylacrelate monomer/bisphenolaglycitol methacrelate bisgama or urethane dimethacrylic (UDMA)

64
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True or False

Sealants containing no organic filler particles will wear faster than those that have filler particles added

A

True

65
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True or False

Etched enamel begins remineralization after a 24 hour exposure to saliva by deposition of calcium phosphate salts

A

True

66
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True or False

Most sealant failures occur within the first 3-6 months

A

True

67
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True

Potassium depolarizes the nerves so it cannot fire and cause pain

A

True

68
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True or False

Sports guards can absorb 80% of the energy from a traumatic hit to the mouth?

A

True

69
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True or False

For heavy contact sports, a thickness of 4 mm is desirable

A

True (for less violent sports, thickness of 2 mm will suffice)

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