Operative Dentistry Flashcards

1
Q

Hyper occlusion may lead to what?

A

Inflammation of the periodontal ligaments

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2
Q

What type of medication deals with inflammation

A

NSAIDs

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3
Q

What are some examples of NSAIDs

A

Ibuprofen and Motrin

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4
Q

What four factors contribute to caries?

A
  1. Host
  2. Time
  3. Fermented Carbohydrates
  4. Cariogenic Biofilm
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5
Q

Critical pH

A

5.5

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6
Q

De-mineralization

A

Teeth lose materials when mouth chemistry becomes acidic.

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7
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Re-mineralization

A

Teeth gain minerals when mouth chemistry is neutral or slightly alkaline.

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8
Q

Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus

A

Both are acidogenic and aciduric
Fermentation sugars or carbohydrates to initiate acid.

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9
Q

Lactobacillus acidophilus

A

Has low affinity for tooth surface
Favor deep dentinal caries

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10
Q

Streptococcus mutans

A

Involved in initiation of caries
Ferments sucrose (lactic acid) produces high volumes of acid

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11
Q

Which bacteria is responsible for pit and fissure caries?

A

S. mutans
S. sanguis
Lactobacillus species
Actinomycetes species

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12
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Which bacteria is responsible for smooth surface caries

A

S. mutans
S. salivarius

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13
Q

Which bacteria is responsible for root surface caries?

A

A. viscous
A. naeslundi
S. mutans
S. sanguis

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14
Q

Which bacteria is responsible for deep dental caries?

A

Lactobacillus species
A. naeslundi

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15
Q

Class I

A

Pit and fissure caries

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16
Q

Class II caries

A

Caries of the proximal surface of posterior teeth.

17
Q

Incipient

A

Refers to reversible caries. Caries limited to the enamel. Which can be remineralized.

18
Q

Cavitated

A

Decay that has penetrated the DEJ
Change in color transluceny
Remineralization is not possible

19
Q

Class III

A

Caries on proximal surface of anterior teeth

20
Q

Class IV caries

A

Caries on proximal and Incisal surface of anterior teeth.

21
Q

Class V carries

A

Caries on the gingival 1/3 of the lingual or facial surface of all teeth