depostis + stains Flashcards
2 types of deposits
soft and hard
4 kinds of soft deposits
acquired pellicle
materia alba
plaque (biofilm)
food deposits
example of a hard deposit
calculus
acquired pellicle
an amorphous, acellular membranous layer
forms quickly
significance of acquired pellicle
provides a barrier against acids in micro organisms
plaque (biofilm)
A dense, non-mineralize complex massive colonies, and a gel like inter-microbial matrix
at what point is there bacterial colonization of plaque
colonize during birth and as soon as teeth erupt and are exposed to saliva, they are exposed to plaque
3 basic steps of plaque formation
acquired pellicle
bacterial colonization
plaque maturation
formation of pellicle
forms on the tooth surface absorption of protein components from the saliva
bacteria multiplication and colonization
bacteria multiplies and colonizes
what type of bacteria forms on the teeth in the first few hours
gram positive cocci and rods
plaque growth and maturation
continued bacterial multiplication adhering the the plaque surfaces
significance of plaque
plays a major role in the progression of caries, periodontal disease, and calculus
what occurs with uncontrolled subgingival plaque
inflammation and calculus
new plaque
12-24 hours old not a health program and is normal
mature plaque day 1-2
thicker plaque consisting mainly of cocci (streptococcus mutants)
days 2-4
cocci still dominate and gram positive filamentous forms
days 4-7
filaments increase in numbers
mixed flora begins to appear and plaque thickens near gingiva
Days 7-14
vibrio and spire here’s appear
inflammation occurs
periodontal health is at risk
days 14-21
vibrios and sporophytes are prevalent and gingivitis is evident
composition of plaque
calcium
phosphorus
fluoride
carbs
protein
lipids
inorganic elements of plaque
calcium and phosphorus
fluoride
what does an inorganic element mean
can not be dissolved
what does an organic element means
can be dissolved
organic elements of plaque
carbohydrates
proteins
what does fresh plaque look like
transparent or light brown with staining
what does heavy older plaque look like
matter fur like usually stained
supragingival plaque
coronal to the gingival margin
gingival plaque
forms in the external surfaces of the oral epithelium and attached to the gingiva
subgingival plaque
located between within the sulcus
fissure plaque
develops in pits and fissures of the teeth
4 factors affecting plaque accumulation
crowded teeth
rough surfaces
difficult to clean
out of occlusion
average pH of plaque
6.2-7.0