Chapter 7: Vocabulary Flashcards
chemicals, devices, or procedures that reduce or eliminate disease or tooth destruction in the oral cavity
Prevention/Preventive Aids
naturally occurring mineral that helps protect tooth structure from dental caries
Fluoride
enamel condition caused by consumption of excess levels of fluoride
Fluorosis
action that removes mineral from the tooth, usually caused by acids
Demineralization
a 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
Dental Caries
tooth mineral that results when fluoride is incorporated into the tooth
Fluorapatite
substances or microorganisms that promote dental carries
Cariogenic
loss of tooth mineral caused by dietary or gastric acids, not by bacterial metabolism (caries process)
Erosion
liquid used to rinse the oral cavity to reduce or suppress bacteria associated with dental caries or periodontal disease
Antibacterial Mouth Rinse
property of a material to have prolonged therapeutic effect after its initial use
Substantivity
available in retail or drug stores without a doctor’s prescription
Over-the-Counter (OTC)
a protective resin that is bonded to enamel to protect pits and fissures from dental carries
Sealant
a chemical that seals open dentinal tubules in order to reduce tooth sensitivity to air, sweets, and temperature changes
Desensitizing Agent
a hard or pliable material that protects teeth from trauma during sports activities or as the results of teeth grinding
Mouth Guard
made specifically to fit one individual
Custom-Made
