Oral Health/Diseases Flashcards
What is Ethyl Chloride?
Endo cold spray
What is the periodontium made up of?
- Gum
- Cementum
- Periodontal ligament
- Alveolar bone
What is grade 1 mobility?
Side to side movement less than 2mm
What is grade 2 mobility?
Side to side movement more than 2mm
What is grade 3 mobility?
Vertical movement present
Where is sub gingival?
Under the gum
What does supra mean?
Calculus that is above the gum
What is furcation?
Where the roots meet
What is enamel made up of?
Calcium hydroxyapatite crystals
Calcium
Phosphate ions
Name 3 types of decay
Smooth surface- interproximal
Pits and fissures- occlusal
Root caries
What bacteria initiates caries?
Streptococcus mutants
What is the critical level and how long does it last?
5.5
20 minutes
What is demineralisation?
When the calcium and phosphate ions leave the tooth
What is attrition?
Grinding (Bruxism)
What is oral thrush caused by?
Candida albicans (fungai)
What anti fungal is used to treat oral thrush?
Nystatin
What is Erythroplakia?
Fiery red patches
What is leukoplakia?
White patches that develop in the mouth, painless, can be linked to an increased risk of mouth cancer
What is Kaposi sarcoma?
Form of cancer found in patients with HIV
What is lichen planus
Inflammatory skin condition
White lacy patches
What is the treatment for herpes called?
Acyclovir
