Important Info exam 2 2.1 Flashcards
Which of the following would be used to clear subgingival calculus on maxillary anteriors?
Gracey 1/2
Contraindication for silver diamine fluoride?
pulpal exposure
- or silver allergy
All plaque has been removed from the teeth. After four hours which of the following makes up 47-85 percent of bacteria present?
Streptococci
Which instrument subgingival used on distal of 30?
gracey 13/14
What is the mirror image of adaptation similar to universal curette?
ODU 11/12 Explorer
Which shank design is used on anterior teeth?
Simple
Curette is used in oblique over-lapping, perio explorers are used in exploratory stroke
True, true
SDF contraindication: options were metallic taste, pulpal involvement, or anterior caries.
pulpal involvement
Area specific toe is held parallel to ground, universal is tilted 70 degrees
False, false
- shank is parallel to tooth surface
- face is tilted 70 degrees compared to the terminal shank (so maybe true depending on what it was asking)
Which is true of fluorosis?
a. Newly erupted teeth with high and frequent dosage of fluoride
b. Toothpaste has low concentration of fluoride and cannot cause fluorosis
c. Can reduce fluorosis in children by reducing fluoride intake
I think c is true
- a is just confusing
- Toothpaste can cause fluorosis if ingested
What is the amount of ppm in OTC toothpaste:
1000 ppm
Holding instrument at 45-90 degrees allows what to occur
Successful calculus removal
T/F: Acidulated phosphate fluoride is more than neutral sodium fluoride and it is the preferred one to use. Enamel that has been exposed to fluoride is less susceptible to caries.
False (NaF is preferred)
True
What is shown to have negative effects for dogs?
xylitol
Which sweetener prevents against caries?
stevioside
- stevioside supports the PREVENTION of caries
- xyltiol is antibacterial
- These are noncariogenic…
—Sorbitol
—Erythritol
—Saccharin
—Sucralose
—Mannitol
—Cyclamate
—Glycerin
—Xylitol
(last 4 based on dentifrice lecture not sweeteners)
