dental stains Flashcards
1
Q
what are extrinsic stains?
A
external to tooth surface
removable
2
Q
what is yellow stain caused by?
A
discoloured plaque
3
Q
what does tobacco stain present as?
A
yellow- black in colour
normally around cervical margins
4
Q
where is green stain seen?
A
children’s mouth, around are of primary cuticle
5
Q
what are the features of black line stain?
A
associated to good OH
often on lingual surfaces along gingival margin
hard to remove
6
Q
where are red and orange stains seen?
A
anterior teeth
7
Q
what is intrinsic staining?
A
tertracylcine stain
damage to pulp tissue
fluorosis
enamel hyperplasia
