Dental 3

Question 1

The dental prophy

Answer 1

The prevention of dental dz

1. Reduce periodontal dz & gingivitis
2. Improve overall health of pt

Question 2

Protecting the pt

Answer 2

Must have cuffed ET tube in place
4x4 gauze sponge placed by trachea to
  prevent H2O & bacteria 
Place head in "draining position" 
Ocular lubricant to avoid corneal drying &
 bacteria

Question 3

Protecting the tech

Answer 3

Gloves
Eyewear
Mask
Oral lavage on pt, decrease aerosolization of
 bacteria

Question 4

Dental exam

Answer 4

Thorough hx, general exam, min. lab data
base:
1. CBC
2. Chemistry panel 
3. U/A

Question 5

Signs associated with oral problems

Answer 5

1. Halitosis (bad breath)
2. Eating habits change
3. Pain/sensitivity
4. Excess salivation
5. Nasal/ocular discharge

Question 6

Charting records must include

Answer 6

1. # and type of tooth
2. Tooth position
3. Condition
4. Inflammation
5. Peridontal dz

Question 7

Removal instruments

Answer 7

Calculus/tartar removing forceps
Dental hoe
Dental scaler
Ultrasonic scaler – MOST EFFICIENT

Question 8

Scaling

Answer 8

High frequency soundwaves with H2O
Little pressure
10-15 sec per tooth

Question 9

Plaque

Answer 9

Invisible

Question 10

Calculus

Answer 10

Visible on crown

Question 11

Sub-gingival curettage

Answer 11

Removing plaque from root surface
Curette
Ultrasonic scaler
Looking for plaque– dry tooth-white & chalky

Question 12

Polishing

Answer 12

Removes scratches created by scaling –
bacteria will grow back faster if not polished
Finishes cleaning process

Question 13

How to polish

Answer 13

Use an abrasive grit paste
Pressure applied - edges flare
3-5 sec/tooth
All surfaces polished – no H2O

Question 14

Home care

Answer 14

Prevention is better than tx
Provide supplies (toothbrush/paste, chews)
Educate good oral health

Question 15

Why do we probe?

Answer 15

1. Heat
2. Redness
3. Swelling