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Clinical dental hygiene Flashcards

1
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Used to penetrate soft tissue or bone; should always be sterilized using heat

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critical items

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2
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come in contact with mucous membranes and non-intact skin (skin that is chapped, abraded, dermatitis); should be sterilized using heat or disposable alternative

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semi-critical

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only contact intact skin (radiograph conehead, blood pressure cuff); clean with EPA registered hospital disinfectant and/or protect with barrier

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non-critical items

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4
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Regulated or biohazard waste

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can squeeze the blood out

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5
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non-regulated waste or household waste

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regular waste can be thrown out

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6
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Direct touching saliva, blood or OPIM

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Direct contact

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7
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touching something that is already contaminated

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indirect contact

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8
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inanimate objects that when contaminated with infectious agents can transfer disease to a new host

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Fomite

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9
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visible particles containing microorganisms generated from infected person, such as coughing, sneezing or talking

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droplet

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10
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particles of respirable size commonly generated by handpicks, ultrasonic scalers, air/water syringe; can remain airborne and viable for extended period of time

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Aerosol

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11
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Disinfection

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kills MOST microorganisms

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12
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Sterilization

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kills ALL microorganisms, including spores

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13
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What are the qualites of an ideal disinfectant

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broad spectrum
fast acting
non-toxic
compatible with different types of surfaces
easy to use
substantivity
odorless
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14
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High level of disinfectant

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used in hospitals

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15
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Medium level of disinfectant

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commonly used in dental offices; kills mycobacterium tuberculosis

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16
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low level of disinfectant

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unacceptable in dental offices; kills HIV and hep B

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17
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Spore test for steam autoclave

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Geobacillus stearothermophilus

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18
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15-30 min @ 250 degrees (varies if insturments are wrapped or unwrapped)

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Steam autoclave

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19
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Can be used with packaged items
Can process a wide variety of materials
Do not use closed containers
Corrosion of non-stainless steel

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Steam autoclave

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20
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20 minutes at 270 degrees

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unsaturated chemical vapor

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21
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spore test for unsaturated chemical vapor

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geobacillus stearothermophilus

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22
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Do not use closed containers
May damage plastic and rubber items
Cannot sterilize liquids

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unsaturated chemical vapor

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23
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60-120 mins at 320 degrees

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Dry heat

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24
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Do not use paper products in chamber

Appropriate for closed containers

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Dry heat

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25
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spore test for dry heat

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bacillus atrophaeus

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26
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12 min @ 375 degrees

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Forced air

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27
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spore test for forced air (convection)

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bacillus atrophaeus

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28
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Demineralization

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loss of calcium, phosphate, and carbonate

occurs when pH drops below critical levels

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29
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critical levels for ename and cementum

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enamel 4.5-5.5; cementum 6.0-6.7

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30
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Acidogenic

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acid producing

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31
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aciduric

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acid tolerant

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32
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Streptococcus mutans

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main species involved in caries process
gram +
mainly produces lactic acid
new carious lesion

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33
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Lactobacillus species

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Gram +
incapable of producing the range of pH values required for caries
found in large numbers
old carious lesion

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34
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Actinomyces viscosis

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associated with root/cervical caries

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35
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calcium, phosphate and other ions are redeposited into previously demineralized areas

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remineralization

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36
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Fluoride

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halts the caries process as it has substantivity; it interferes with bacterial metabolism - bactericidal or bacteriostatic

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37
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Maxillary and mandibular teeth do not occlude

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openbite

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38
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maxillary teeth are positioned lingual to the mandibular teeth

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crossbite

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39
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vertical overlap of maxillary and mandibular incisors

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overbite

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40
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horizontal overlap of maxillary and mandibular incisors

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overjet

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41
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relationship of the interproximal surfaces of the maxillary central incisors and the inter proximal surfaces of the mandibular central incisors

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midline deviation

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42
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1st sign of gingivitis

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bleeding on probing

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43
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Early bone loss; instrument can enter the depression leading to the furca

44
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moderate bone loss; instrument can enter the fulcra but cannot pass between roots

45
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severe bone loss; instrument can pass between roots through entire furca

46
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severe bone and soft tissue loss; instrument can pass between roots through entire furca

47
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extrinsic stain

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external source

48
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brown stain

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poor oral hygiene; drinking dark colored beverages, coffee, tea, fruit juices, wine

49
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dark brown and black stain

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tobacco products

50
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yellow brown stain

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CHX and stannous fluoride; may not be able to remove

51
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black stain

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often found in healthy mouths; may be seen as thin lines on the cervical third of tooth; possibly caused by consumption of iron and insoluble ferric sulfide; also associated with gram positive bacteria

52
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green and yellow stain

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poor oral hygiene chromogenic bacteria

53
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orange stain

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chromogenic bacteria

54
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bluish green stain

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occupational exposure of metallic dust

55
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Alterations to tooth during tooth development; may be from extrinsic source if in area of demineralization

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intrinsic stain

56
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types of intrinsic stain

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fluorosis

tetracycline

57
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usually appears on incisal/occlusal third of tooth; opaque or brownish discoloration depending on severity

58
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shapes of yellow to brown to orange to gray

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tetracycline staining

59
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automatic (powered) toothbrush

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arthritic hands, caregivers, manually-dexterity challenges, implant care

60
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interdental brush (proxy brush)

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metal wire or plastic wire; open embrasure spaces, exposed class III or IV furcations, mild arthritis, diastema, orthodontia

61
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tufted brushes (end tuft)

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rotated teeth, hard to access third molars, exposed class III or IV furcations

62
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toothpick in holder

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accessible furcations, shallow pockets, normal sulcus depths, someone who already uses toothpick

63
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oral irrigator

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delivery of liquid antimicrobial agents; gingival inflammation and bleeding, disrupt loosely-adherent plaque, orthodontia. LEAST EFFECTIVE ORAL PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR REMOVING PLAQUE

64
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Floss (bridge) threader

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orthodontia, bridges

65
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Floss holder

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physically challenged, large hands, poor manual dexterity

66
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Dental floss

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aids in minimizing interproximal decay

67
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toothbrush

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cleans teeth, gums and tongue

68
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Anti-caries ingredient

69
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tartar control ingredient

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pyrophosphates

70
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antihypersensitivity ingredients

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potassium nitrate, strontium chloride, or sodium citrate

71
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antibacterial ingredient

72
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whitening ingredients

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carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide

73
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Absorbed through the bloodstream of developing bone and teeth; can cause skeletal and dental fluorosis

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systemic fluoride

74
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Rapidly absorbs fluoride

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stomach and small intestines

75
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Compounds added in water fluoridation

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sodium fluoride
sodium silicofluoride
hydrofluorosilic acid

76
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Community drinking water is monitored by

77
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Opimum fluoride level

78
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What is the enamel maturation period

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period of up to two years after eruption of tooth

79
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In office fluoride

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Bactericidal effect (high concentration;low exposure)
1.23% APF
2% NaF
5% NaF

80
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Home fluoride gels

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bacteriostatic effect (low concentration; routine exposure)

  1. 4% stannous; 1,000 ppm
  2. 1% NaF; 5,000 ppm
81
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Mechanism of action for chlorhexidine

A

bactericidal

82
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gracey 1-2

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all anterior surfaces

83
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gracey 7-8

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direct facial and lingual of posterior teeth

84
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gracey 11-12

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mesial surface of posterior teeth

85
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gracey 13-14

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distal surface of posterior teeth

86
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gracey 15-16

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mesial surface posterior teeth

87
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gracey 17-18

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distal surface posterior teeth

88
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Most effective for rampant decay and recommended for bulimics

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Sodium fluoride gels (2% NaF)

89
Q

Use for desensitizing exposed roots and caries prevention 0.3-0.5 mL application

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Sodium fluoride varnish (5% NaF)

90
Q

Possible gingival sloughing and discoloration of tooth colored restoration

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stannous fluoride

91
Q

Use 2.5mL on adults and 2.0mL for kids

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Acidulated phosphate fluoride (1.23% APF)

92
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What is the certainly lethel dose of fluoride

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5-10 gram of NaF at one time for adult

93
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What is the safely tolerated dose of fluoride

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1/4 of certainly lethal dose

94
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symptoms begin withint 30 minutes of ingestion and may persist for as long as 24 hours

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acute fluoride toxicity

95
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What is the primary purpose of the material safety data sheet

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Provides detailed information about specific products used in the dental office

96
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A simple phenol is inappropriate for use for disinfecting the dental operatory. A complex phenol is appropriate for use for disinfecting the dental operatory. What category is a complex phenol

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mid-level disinfectant

97
Q

Which of the following is best to sterilize a dental handpiece

A

steam autoclave

98
Q

Using G.V blacks classification for restorations and carious lesions determine the class for a porcelain inlay on the disco-occlusal surface of #14

99
Q

Sterility of instuments is determined by

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biological testing monitors

100
Q

dentinal hypersensitivtiy

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movement of fluid within the dentinal tubules

101
Q

a firm pull stroke with proper lateral pressure isolated to the area of the deposit describes what type of instrumentation stroke

A

scaling stroke

102
Q

Which gracey curet is best for use on the maxillary second molar

A

gracey 17-18

103
Q

Must be changed to achieve long term success with oral home care

104
Q

In what percentage is professional strength, in office sodium fluoride gel

105
Q

This sterilization technique is least appropriate for paper products

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