Module 3: Upper GI - Disorders of the Oral Cavity Flashcards
_____________ is the hard white part of your teeth. It’s made of calcium-phosphate crystals that make up the tooth enamel.
Hydroxyapatite
_______ is the main part of the tooth. It’s mostly collagen and surrounds the pulp and is covered by the enamel.
Dentin
The _______ is the soft part of the tooth that supplies nerves.
pulp
Dental ________ = tooth decay or _________
caries, cavities
Dental caries is an infectious disease because it involves __________.
bacteria
T/F: Streptococcus mutants is the most prevalent bacteria in the mouth.
T
The bacteria in the mouth love _________ CHO (i.e. sugary & starchy foods).
fermentable
Saliva keeps your mouth’s pH at ≤______, which inhibits tooth decay.
5.5
Saliva has _______ which protect tooth enamel from acid.
lysozymes
Xerostomia = _______ ________.
People with this are prone to __________.
dry mouth, cavities
________ is the sticky film that accumulates on the teeth from food debris and bacteria.
Plaque
Plaque + _________ = tartar
calcium
____________ protects against dental caries by stabilizing the enamel and preventing demineralization.
Fluoride
Fluorapatite is a compound (calcium + phosphorus) that’s more resistant to _____ than hydroxyapatite.
acid
T/F: Fluoride is toxic at high doses.
T
__________ is excess fluoride in the diet when teeth develop dark/white spots.
Fluorosis
T/F: Fluorosis is not just cosmetic, it can cause health problems.
F
Gingivitis is inflammation of the __________ (gingiva).
gums
Periodontal disease is inflammations of the __________ that affects the ________ that support and anchor teeth.
gingiva, tissues
____________ is the loss of teeth (full or partial).
Edentulism
_______________ foods produce/promote the development of tooth decay = BAD.
Cariogenic
___________ foods inhibit the formation of dental caries = GOOD.
Cariostatic
T/F: Xylitol in sugarless gun is cariostatic and protects against dental caries.
T
PRO + Vit _____ are needed for collagen and antioxidants
C
Calcium + Vit D are important for _________ health.
enamel
Zinc is needed for tissue ______ and gingival permeability.
repair
_____________ is the inflammation of the oral mucosa.
It causes severe pain & ulceration of the gingiva, oral mucosa and palate = PAINFUL EATING
Stomatitis
_________ is inflammation of the tongue and lips.
Glossitis
Glossitis could be a sx of _______ deficiency anemia, vit B ______ deficiency, and other B vitamins.
iron, 12
__________ cheilitis/cheilosis are fissures and scaling at the corners of the mouth.
Angular
Angular cheilitis/cheilosis is a sx of iron or _________ deficiency.
riboflavin
The use of multiple medications can can cause complications = ___________
polypharmacy
Dysgeusia = altered ______, which is a complication of polypharmacy.
taste
