Ortho/Perio Pt/Learning Ladder/Fl SG

Question 1

List steps in learning ladder

Answer 1

Habit
Action
Involvement
Self-interest
Awareness
Unawareness

Question 2

Certainly lethal dose of Fl for an adult

Answer 2

5-10g sodium fluoride; fluoride ion equivalent is 32-64mg of Fl per kilogram of body weight

Question 3

Certainly lethal dose of Fl for child

Answer 3

0.5-1.0g, variable w/ size and weight of a child

Question 4

safely tolerated dose for adult

Answer 4

1.25g-2.5g sodium fluoride (8-16mg F/kg)

Question 5

safely tolerated dose for child

Answer 5

depends on age and weight

Question 6

safely tolerated dose is _____ (measurement) the amount of certainly lethal dose of fluoride

Answer 6

one fourth

Question 7

fluoridation of municipal water supplies is often accomplished by adding appropriate amts of what type of fluoride to water

Answer 7

sodium silicofluoride

Question 8

fl regime that enhances remineralization

Answer 8

low concentration used daily

Question 9

in communities w/o fluoridated water supplies, the most cost effective method of delivering systemic fluoride to 6-12 y/o is through

Answer 9

school water fluoridation

Question 10

areas of teeth most likely to have greatest uptake of topical fluoride

Answer 10

areas of demineralization

Question 11

in addition to professionally-applied fluoride, what is recommeneded for caries prone 10yo who resides in fluoridated community

Answer 11

fluoride dentifrice and low concentration fl mouthrinse

Question 12

Fl dosage for 6mo-3yo

0.6

Answer 12

0.25 mg
0
0

Question 13

Fl dosage for 3-6yo

0.6

Answer 13

0.50mg
0.25mg
0

Question 14

Fl dosage for 6-16 yo

0.6

Answer 14

1.0mg
.50mg
0

Question 15

if fl is present in city water supply, how much fluoride should be added to school water

Answer 15

none

Question 16

t/f:
repeated topical application of fl agent does not produce tooth mottling b/c applied fl is neutralized by calcium in saliva

Answer 16

statement and reason correct but not related

Question 17

factors need not be coniseredd in descidng whether pediatric fl supplements should be prescribed

Answer 17

type of fl applied professionally

Question 18

if existing fluoride content of water supply in desert southwest is 0.3ppm, what amt of fl should be added to achieve optimum recommended level

Answer 18

0.7ppm

Question 19

two main substances removed from enamel in demineralization of enamel are

Answer 19

calicium and phosphorus

Question 20

actual goal of all perio tx is

Answer 20

to establish and maintain healthy periodontal tissues

Question 21

type of fl for a professional application to a pt with composit veneer bonding on teeth 8&9 would be

Answer 21

2% sodium fl

Question 22

OPT aids for othro pt

Answer 22

interdental tip
toothpick in holder
floss threader
interdental brush
not dental floss

Question 23

t/f:
charter’s method of TB is probably more practical for an individual with ortho appliances than is the modified stillman’s technique

Answer 23

true

Question 24

t/f:

perio is preceeded by gingivitis. all untreated gingivitis does not necessarily proceed to perio

Answer 24

both true

Question 25

t/f: | gingivitis is completely reversible by use of effective personal oral hygiene procedures

Answer 25

true

Question 26

it requires about ____ to ____ days w/o oral hygiene for gingivitis to become clinically evident in mouth

Answer 26

14-21

Question 27

brushing plane most effective for ortho pt

Answer 27

bi-level

Question 28

t/f: | daily removal of plaque by individual is more effective thatn a semiannual removal by hygienisht

Answer 28

true

Question 29

statement regarding home care for ortho pt true

Answer 29

daily fluoride therapy is important component of preventive care

Question 30

tb method recomneded to clean ortho brackets

Answer 30

charters

Question 31

perio maint apt usually done how often

Answer 31

3-4 month intervals

Question 32

prevents initiation, progression and recurance of perio disease

Answer 32

arrestive periodontal therapy

Question 33

regenerate the specialized tissue where distruction has occured

Answer 33

regenerative periodontal therapy

Question 34

prospect of recovery from a disase as indicated by the nature and symptoms of the case

Answer 34

prognosis

Question 35

an attribute or exposure that increases probability of occurance of disease

Answer 35

risk factor ( or predisposable factor)

Question 36

voluntary agreement of a pt with the professional that an action can take place; person giving consent must be of sufficient mental capacity and in possession of al essential info to give valid consent

Answer 36

informed consent

Question 37

planning management and care of pt for purpose of curing disease or disorder

Answer 37

treatment planning

Question 38

assoc w/ disease but not considered causal for disease

Answer 38

risk indicator

Question 39

attempts to iprove treatment results by using info from research literature (journals)

Answer 39

evidence-based

Question 40

attempts to improve treatment results by using info from research literature is called

Answer 40

evidence-based treatment planning

Question 41

``` max eruption cent incisor lat incisor canine 1st premolar 2nd premolar 1st molar 2nd molar 3rd molar ```

Answer 41

``` 7-8 8-9 11-12 10-11 10-12 6-7 12-13 17-21 ```

Question 42

``` mand eruption cent incisor lat incisor canine 1st premolar 2nd premolar 1st molar 2nd molar 3rd molar ```

Answer 42

``` 6-7 7-8 9-10 10-12 11-12 6-7 11-13 17-21 ```