Operative Flashcards
what converts sucrose to glucans and fructons in s. mutans?
glucosyltransferase
*enamel carries
large molecules in saliva that agglutinate bacteria together to help eliminate them through swallowing?
glycoproteins
destroys cell walls and found in saliva
lysozyme
found in saliva and actively binds to iron (inactives iron)
lactoferrin
lactoperoxidase does what?
inactivates some bacterial enzymes
how much mineral loss must a tooth have before it is seen on xray?
30-40%
5 phases of txt planing
1) urgent
2) control
3) re-evaluation
4) definitive
5) maintenance
cutting vs
finishing vs
fine finish vs
ultra fine finish
cutting = 6 blades
finish= 12
fine finish= 18-24
ultra fine= 30-40
line vs point angle
line angle= junction of 2 walls
point angle= junction of 3 walls
outline form: extension to sound tooth structure at an inital depth of _____?
0.2mm into dentin
resistance form
prevention of fracture from occlusal forces
retention form
prevention of displacement
liner
CaOH
* used for direct or near pulp exposures and pulpal treatment for formation of tertiary dentin
desensitizer
GLUMA
* used for sensitivity, occludes dentinal tubules
5% glutaraldehyde
35% HEMA
gold only prep
collar= beveled shoulder around capped cusp for bracing
skirt= feather edge margin