Final Exam Flashcards
What is calculus formed through?
oral biofilm formation
Where does mineralization occur?
matrix
How soon does mineralization begin?
24 to 48 hours
What are the 4 crystal forms of calcium phosphate?
hydroxyapatite, ocatacalcium phosphate, whitlockite, and brushite
What percent of calculus is made of inorganic components?
75-85%
above free gingival margin, exposed roots, and attached gingiva
supra calculus
below free gingival margin, mineral source: crevicular fluid, inflammatory exudate
subgingival calculus
the presence and distribution of plaque that is used to elevate level and rate of formation of plaque on teeth
plaque index
What is moved through an ultrasonic causing the tip to vibrate?
compressed air
What flows through an ultrasonic to dissipate heat?
water
How many cycles per second travel through an ultrasonic?
18,000 to 50,000 cycles per second
production of minute bubbles
cavitation
pressure produced
acoustic turbulence
results in flushing action
fluid lavage
What are the two main types of ultrasonics?
magnetostrictive and peizoelectric
ultrasonic type which moves in linear motion for tip
piezoelectric
ultrasonic type which moves in elliptical or orbital tip motion
magnetostrictive
What are the contraindications for ultrasonic and air polsishing?
communicable disease
high susceptibility to infection
respiratory risk/disease
unshielded pacemaker
difficulty swallowing or prone to gagging
age-including primary or newly erupted teeth
oral conditions
has restorations or titanium implants
What type of restorations should you avoid air polishing?
amalgam alloy, composite, porcelain/gold/glass ionomer restorations, sapphire/pure titanium implants
help keep the oral cavity in good health and also halt the progression of gum disease or gingivitis while eliminating bad bacteria
goals of oral hygiene prophylaxis
What are the parts of a rubber cup tooth polishing?
low speed handpiece, prophy angle + rubber cup and bristle brush, prophy paste
What is the effect of rubber cup polishing?
removal of extrinsic stain
What grits are used during a prophylaxis?
fine, medium, coarse, extra course
What type of grit is used during a normal cleaning?
medium
What types of restorations cannot be used with coarse grit paste?
composite or porcelain
What type of grit should be used on children or composite restorations?
fine
What type of stain does air polishing remove?
extrinsic
What type of patient cannot accept the usage of air polishing?
those with respiratory disease
What are the indications for sodium bicarbonate air polishing?
supra and ortho
What are the indications for calcium carbonate air polishing?
supra and defects in intact enamel
What are the indications for aluminum trihydroxide air polishing?
supra
What are the indications for calcium sodium phosphosilicate air polishing?
supra and dental sensitivity
What is the best options of air polishing?
glycine or erythritol
What are the indications for glycine air polishing?
sub and supragingival, safe on gingiva and mucosa, safe for implants and ortho, perceived to be more comfortable than other powders
What are the indications for erythritol air polishing?
sub and supra gingival, safe for implants and ortho, least abrasive, perceived to be more comfortable than other powders