MODULE 15 Flashcards
defined as the action of stopping something from happening or arising
prevention
avoiding disease through eliminating disease agents
primary prevention
early detection and treatment
secondary prevention
rehabilitation
tertiary prevention
It teaches reliable dental health information to people and helps to maintain oral hygiene.
oral health education
the controlled adjustment of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay.
fluoridation
one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide
tooth decay
water fluoridation reduces dental decay by
25-45%
regular dental visit must be
6 months
a thin, invisible, sticky film of sticky bacteria and other materials
plaque
qhen sugar and starch comes into contact with plaque
acids form, these acids will attack for 20 minutes or for how long you will finish eating
topical application of fluoride agents to the teeth.
fluoridization
when fluoride is present in oral fluid, what forms during the reminiralization process
fluorapatite
fluoride types
fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride
fluoride content in fluoride varnish
22,500 ppm
fluoride content in silver diamine fluoride
44,000 ppm
protective plastic coating, which is applied to the biting surfaces of the back teeth.
sealants
teeth cleaning, removes tartar and plaque build-up from the surfaces of the teeth as well as those hidden in between and under the gums.
oral prophylaxis
patients with periodontal disease must visit a doctor every
3-4 months
angle of the toothbrush when brushing
45 degree angle
toothbrush must be replaced every
3-4 months
dry mouth is also called as
xerostomia
antiseptic solutions intended to reduce the microbial load in the oral cavity
mouthwashes or oral rinses
range of activities aimed at reducing risks or threats to health
interventions
Branch of Dentistry that employs all measures necessary to attain and maintain optimal oral health.
preventive dentistry
It is the practice of caring for dental health
preventive dentistry
hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting into the tiny grooves in the teeth and causing decay.
sealants
