Fissure Flashcards
What is periodontal probing
Periodontal probing is a dental procedure.
It assesses the health of gums and supporting structures around teeth.
Measurement of the depth of the gingival sulcus or periodontal pockets is central to the procedure.
Periodontal probes, thin and flexible instruments marked in millimeters, are used for the assessment.
Healthy vs bad gums
Healthy gums usually have shallow and consistent depths, while deeper pockets may indicate inflammation, gingivitis, or periodontal disease.
Plaque
Two most common dental diseases: dental caries and periodontal diseases, both plaque-related.
Plaque biofilm is primary factor in these diseases.
Controlling dental plaque biofilm crucial for prevention.
Effective tooth-cleaning practices include tooth brushing and interdental cleaning (flossing, woodsticks, interdental brushes).
These practices disrupt most plaque.
Some areas on teeth not easily accessed, allowing plaque to mature and produce acidic by-products, leading to tooth decay and cavities.
What is fissure protection
Prevent and protect
What is occlusal surface
What is the buccal surface
What is the Palatal surface
What is early carious lesion
Smooth surface lesion
Demineralostion
What is a Resin composite
What is glass ionomer cement
What is fissure protection
Any action taken to protect from the dental caries/decay
What is put and fissure sealant s
Fissure protection used by dentist
What tooth surface is most likely common affected by dental caries
Occlusal surface of first molars
Fissure sealants
