Phase II Final Flashcards
How is plaque formed
by the presence of bacteria in the mouth (within saliva) combined with starches/sugars (carbohydrates) leftover from meals
After plaque is formed, what does it produce that leads to cavity formation if not removed
acids, acids draw minerals away from enamel in effort to neutralize them which weakens enamel.
the rate of ___ being faster than the rate of ___ causes cavity formation to occur
the rate of demineralization being faster than the rate of remineralization
what two types of bacteria are present in the mouth
lactobacilli (high sugar diet) Mutans streptococci (cariogenic)
3 minerals found in saliva that aid in remineralization
calcium, phosphorus, fluoride
how long does it take plaque to form
24 hours
list the stages leading to plaque build up
- acquired pellicle (thin protective coating)
- Materia alba (sticky white coating)
- Food debris - sticks to materia alba
- Plaque
what factors can contribute and worsen plaque accumulation
tight contacts / crowding
poor oral hygiene
amount of bacteria (genetic)
diet
Polishing with a prophy cup and paste is to remove what type of deposit
soft plaque deposit
What is cariogenic bacteria
bacteria in the mouth capable of causing caries. Acid producing
- Mutans streptococci / lactobaccili
What is an endogenous intrinsic stain?
a stain that originates within the tooth during development due to a systemic cause
- formed before tooth eruption
ex) tetracycline
What is a exogenous intrinsic stain?
a stain that is caused by an environmental source but is within the tooth structure and can’t be removed
- formed after tooth eruption
how are most extrinsic stains removed?
brushing, polishing or whitening
coffee, betel leaf, tea, wine stain are all examples of an
exogenous extrinsic stain
what is demineralization
the process of mineral loss from enamel
what is remineralization
the process of minerals being added to tooth surface
what is the sequence of remineralization
plaque forms, acids attack enamel, minerals are drawn out to neutralize(demineralization). Acid attack is over and remineralization occurs through saliva returning minerals to the teeth
Why is fluoride applied to the teeth
to remineralize the teeth to enforce the barrier against acid attacks and cavities forming
who benefits the most from fluoride applications?
children in areas with non fluoridated water Newley developing or erupting teeth high risk of caries ortho patients xerostomia
what two sources is fluoride obtained from
systemic (food and water) or topically (toothpaste, office treatment)
what types of delivery is fluoride available
gel/foam trays or by paint on varnish techniques
- main form of topical is through daily toothpaste use
NAF 10% is known as ___ and is used on who?
Sodium fluoride (neutral pH 7) used on patients with any kind of restorative work
APF 1.23% is known as ___ and only used on patient with a
acidulated phosphate fluoride (acidic pH)
only used on patients with virgin dentitions
what is the fluoride concentration in city water
1 PPM