Module 5 Prostheses and Orthodontics Flashcards by kristen linford

You should give OH instructions ______ appliances are placed?

before

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Us of a ________ can help patients with braces visualize where they are missing brushing?

disclosing

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All orthodontic patients should be on _______toothpaste

RX fluoride

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The ideal type of toothbrush for braces is one that has ______ bristles and _______ filaments?

soft

bi-level

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What are the 3 types of brushing methods used with orthodontic appliances?

sulcular
bass/stillmans
charters

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What flossing aids are good for kids with braces?

floss threaders

tufted floss

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What aids can be beneficial around individual teeth?

interdental brush

single-tuft brush

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You should use an oral irrigator ______ brushing?

before

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What are the 3 options to replace missing teeth?

fixed appliance
removable appliance
implants

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If a tooth isn’t replaced after removal adjacent/opposing teeth may _______

migrate/super-erupt

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Another name for a fixed partial denture is?

bridge

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A bridge is composed of what 3 things?

Abutment
Connector
Pontic

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A fixed Partial can be either ______ or ______ supported?

natural tooth

implant

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A Traditional or ______ bridge is supported by one or more natural teeth at each end?

bilateral

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A ________ is a Pontic that is supported by one or more teeth at one end only?

Cantilever

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A ______ _______ bridge is a winglike extension of bonding material to the adjacent teeth?

Resin Retained

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A resin retained bridge is also called?

Maryland Bridge

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A removable partial replaces ______ teeth?

one or more but less than all

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A removable partial denture consists of _____, ____, _____ ______and ________

rests
clasps
major connector
teeth

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A ______ is a thin covering or crown?

coping

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A _______ is a type of connector that consists of a metal receptacle and a close fitting part?

precision attachment

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Someone who got a bridge due to dental decay should have _______ toothpaste?

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What areas require special attention on caring for fixed prostheses?

proximal surface of abutment teeth

gingiva adjacent to a pontic

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______ brushing is usually indicated around a fixed prostheses?

sulcular

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_______ brush position may be helpful for cleaning the gingival surface of the Pontic from the facial aspect?

Charters

_______ is a major factor in maintaining the long-term health of abutment teeth for a removable partial denture?

biofilm control

You should take a partial denture from a patient with all PPE on? T/F

True

How should you clean a removable partial denture?

rinse with water | place in baggie and put in ultrasonic

Daily ____, topical______ use and _____ may need to be modified to reduce caries in a pt. with a fixed/removable prostheses?

oral care fluoride diet

The appliance and natural teeth are cleaned when?

after each meal and at bedtime

The Objective for the patient is to _____ and _____ oral ______ and ______

attain maintain health function

The basic daily self-care objectives of a removable appliance are to?

remove all loose debris and biofilm | disinfect

T/F The patient can use the same TB for denture and remaining teeth?

What kind of brush is recommended to get into the clasp areas?

2-3 in long clasp brush

What are the 3 types of complete dentures?

Immediate Interim Conventional

A denture is relined or rebased about ______ after teeth are extracted?

6mo

What Debris on a denture are easily removed by rinsing a brushing?

Mucin | Food Debris

Denture biofilm are gram______bacteria

Biofilm can also accumulate ___ _____ and gram______ bacteria?

Candida Albicans | -

Denture biofilm is associated with _____ ______ and denture ______

breath malodor | stomatitis

Calculus forms on what surfaces of denture teeth?

lingual MN ant | facial MX molars

Frequent causes of denture staining are?

tobacco coffee tea red wine

The first step in cleaning a complete denture is?

rinsing

The 2nd step in cleaning a complete denture is?

ultrasonic cleaner

The 3rd step in cleaning a complete denture is?

Antimicrobial solution

The 4th step in cleaning a complete denture is?

Rinse and Return

What are the 2 common types of immersion cleaning systems for complete dentures?

Proprietary | Hypochlorite solution

Usually ____ min is sufficient time for a proprietary immersion cleaner?

10-15

Proprietary immersion solutions are only effective against ______.

lose debris

Hypochlorite solution is a combination of ______ and ______

5% bleach | Calgon

The Calgon acts to improve the _____ and ____ power of the bleach?

penetrating | detaching

Can you use a hypochlorite solution on dentures with metal parts?

Usually _____ min is sufficient when using a hypochlorite solution. However, if heavy stain or calculus you can keep them in for how long?

10-15 | overnight

Hypochlorite solution proportions?

1 tbs bleach 1 tsp calgon 4 oz water

T/F patients should brush their dentures with fluoridated TP?

False

What is the best type of brush to use for dentures?

Denture Specific Brush

________ brushing or brushing with _____ can damage the impression surface of a denture and make it not fit.

Overzealous | abrasive paste

Denture Cleansers should be ______ to use and be ____ and _______

easy bactericidal fungicidal

Denture Cleansers should be effective at removing _______ without ________

deposits | abrasion

Denture Cleansers should be non-______ and _____ to the dental materials.

toxic | harmless

Alkaline Peroxide immersion cleaners loosen _______ and _______ by what mechanism?

debris light stain oxygen liberating

A disadvantage of Alkaline Peroxide immersion cleaners is?

doesn't remove heavy stain or calculus

What immersion cleaner dissolves inorganic components of denture deposits?

Dilute Acids

What is the active ingredient in dilute acid solutions?

inorganic acids

An example of a dilute acid solution that we use in clinic is?

ultrasonic solutions

Are dilute acids recommended for home use?

Enzymes act to break down biofilm ______ and _______

proteins | polysaccharides

1 TBS bleach to 1 gallon water is a type of ______ for dentures?

disinfectant

Bleach can ______ the denture and is ______ to metal

fade color | corrosive

Abrasive cleaners used with toothbrushes have ______ as the active ingredient?

calcium carbonate (abrasive)

Soft tissue exams and oral cancer screenings are done _____ for denture patients?

yearly

Patients should brush gingiva softly _______ a day?

1 time

What is an Overdenture?

A complete denture that is held in by either a couple teeth or implants

The reason for natural teeth overdentures are?

helps preserve bone improve stability and retention of denture tactile and proprioceptive senses in tact increase pt. psychologic acceptance

A tooth retained overdenture can be used as a fluoride tray? T/F

True