Module 7 Flashcards
Local Contributing factors are _____/______ that increase an individuals _______ to periodontal infections?
oral conditions/habits
susceptibility
What are the 3 ways a local factor can increase disease risk?
biofilm retention
biofilm pathogenecity
cause direct damage to periodontium
Calculus is _______ biofilm containing ____ and ______ in it?
mineralized
minerals
host cells
How early can biofilm start to mineralize?
48hrs-2wks after biofilm formation
Calculus is a “________” for bacteria?
nidus
Calculus is _____% inorganic and _____% organic?
70-90
10-30
What are the 3 inorganic components of calculus?
calcium phosphate
calcium carbonate
magnesium phosphate
What are the 3 organic components of calculus?
dead epi cells
plaque
dead WBC
Newly formed calculus has what crystalline formation?
Brushite
Calculus that is <6mo old has what crystalline formation?
Octocalcium Phosphate
Calculus that is >6mo has what crystalline structure?
Hydroxyappatite
What are 2 other names for Supra-gingival calculus?
Supramarginal
Salivary
What are 2 other names for Subgingival calculus?
Submarginal
Serumal
What are the 3 modes of calculus attachment?
Pellicle
Tooth surface irregularities
Direct contact
What tooth has a palatolingual groove? Why is this of significance?
MX laterals
traps plaque and calculus