pcp Flashcards

1
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name the four stages of polymerisation?

A

Activation
Initiation
Propagation
Termination

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2
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What does mICDAS stand for?

A

modified International Caries Detection and Assessment System

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3
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What is the definition of a bio -material?

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Bio-material: non-living material designed to interact with

biological systems

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4
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Can you name the stages of plaque formation?

A

formation
initial adhesion
maturation
dispersion

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5
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Name the 3 stages of setting for a Glass Ionomer Cement.

A

dissolution
Gelation
dehydration

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6
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What four factors are associated with the aeitiology of caries?

A

sugar
time
bacteria
tooth surface

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7
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Name 3 bacteria associated with the carious process

A

Streptococcus mutans
Actinomyces
Lactobacillus

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8
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name plaque indexes.

A

Plaque Control, Record (O’Leary et al)
Quigley Hein Index
Simplified Plaque Index (Ainamo and Bay)
Plaque Index (Silness and Loe)

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9
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What measurements are included in a full CPE (Comprehensive Periodontal Examination)?
(6 marks)

A
Pocket Probing depths 
Recession 
Furcation
Mobility
Bleeding on Probing
Suppuration
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10
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. List 3 types of patient consent

A

Voluntary, informed, capacity

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11
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. How many cutting surfaces does a Langer curette have?

A

one continuous

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12
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. Which region of the mouth would you use a Langer 1/2?

A

mandibular posterior

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13
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Which region of the mouth would you use a Langer 5/6?

A

upper and lower anterior teeth

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14
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  1. State 3 terms used to describe gingival enlargement.
A

Inflammation/Oedema, Hypertrophy, Fibrous/Hyperplasia, Medically induced gingivitis

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15
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define caries

A

A bacterial infection that results in demineralisation, and ultimately destruction, of tooth minerals

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16
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List the component ingredients in a composite resin restorative material.

A
Methacrylate resins
Filler particles (Silica, Barium, Quartz, Strontium glass derivatives)
Inhibitors
Photostabilsers
Accelerators
Colour pigments
Opacifiers
17
Q

When dentine has been conditioned..

A

collagen fibres are hydrated and stand up

18
Q

What is the purpose of the water flow during Mechanical scaling?

A

to cool the rapidly vibrating tip, preventing over heating of the dental tissue

19
Q

What are the 3 functions of a mechanical scaler?

A

Accoustic Microstreaming
Physical Vibration
Cavitation

20
Q

The process of using one’s hands to examine the body is called:

A

palpation