dentistry

Question 1

Plaque

Answer 1

sticky film/bacteria

Question 2

Tartar/calculus

Answer 2

Mineralised Plaque

Question 3

Periodontal

Answer 3

Around the tooth/pockets forms

Question 4

Gingivitis

Answer 4

Gums/inflammation of the gingiva

Question 5

Periodontitis

Answer 5

Gingival of recession and destruction of the supporting alveolar bone

Question 6

Malocclusion

Answer 6

Misalignment of teeth/jaw

Question 7

Stomatitis

Answer 7

Inflammation of oral mucosa

Question 8

periodontitis vs gingivitis

Answer 8

periodontitis is not reversible because of bone loss.

gingivitis and is reversible if getting it in enough time.

Question 9

instruments: Scalers

Answer 9

Removes Plaque and debris

excessive pressure gouge/ tooth surface

Question 10

mirror

Answer 10

Improves visibility

Question 11

Curettes

Answer 11

help to remove debris

Question 12

probes

Answer 12

measure depth of gingival sulcus

Determine presence of periodontal disease

Question 13

Explorers

Answer 13

Determine presence of cavaties

explore enamel and dentine defects

Question 14

calculus forceps

Answer 14

designed to remove heavy calculus

Question 15

Elevators/luxators

Answer 15

cut or break down periodontal ligament

required for extractions.

Question 16

gags

Answer 16

care required not to over stretch the jaw or damage nerves

Question 17

Extraction forceps

Answer 17

vet only

can aid ligament breakdown by rotational force

Question 18

Polishing

Answer 18

removes residual plaque
abrasive paste
smooths the tooth surface

Question 19

Drillbits

Answer 19

drill - high speed

cross cutting - cutting bone