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Plaque, Stains, & Coronal Polish Flashcards

1
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what is acquired pellicle

A

amorphous, acellular, organic tenacious membrane.

Develops on tooth immediately after plaque is removed - barrier

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2
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Bacterial colonization on tooth surface, a non mineralized mass is known as

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plaque

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3
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Mucin

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protein in saliva that breaks down sugars to create plaque

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4
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how long does it take fresh plaque to form

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12-24 houra

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5
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after 24-48 hours of plaque being left it is known as

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mature plaque

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6
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the pathogenicity (strength) of plaque is determined by

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the age of plaque - older it gets the more acidic it becomes making it hard to remove

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7
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after leaving plaque for 14-21 days what will be evident in the gums

A

gingivitis

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8
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what is the pH of plaque prior to eating

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6.2-7.0 (neutral)

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9
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acitomycete is an acid bacteria present in which form of carie’s

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root caries

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10
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cariogenic plaque

A

harbours bacteria that leads to caries

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11
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calculogenic plaque

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provides a matrix for mineralization

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12
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where is plaque most likely to form

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crowding, rough surfaces, overhangs, pits and fissures

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13
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a clean tooth with less retention for plaque will appear how

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smooth and shiny - reflecting light

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14
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higher pH = ___

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less acidity

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15
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what is calculus constantly covered by

A

actively metabolizing bacteria

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16
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what is a side effect if supragingival plaque build up

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carie’s and gingivitis

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17
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indications of polishing

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  • prior to sealants placement
  • prior to ortho bands and crowns/bridges
  • stains present
  • before acid etch application
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18
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contraindications of polishing

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  • no stains present
  • root or cementum exposure
  • high risk of carie’s or incipient lesion present
  • sensitive teeth
  • newley erupted teeth
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19
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what is the purpose of polishing

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to remove extrinsic stains and soft plaque

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20
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what type of grasp is used when polishing and what kind of strokes

A

modified pen grasp

short intermittent and overlapping strokes

21
Q

how long should be spent max on each tooth

A

3-5 seconds

22
Q

rpm’s of handpiece should not exceed how many when polishing

23
Q

what speed to prophy angles run at

24
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what is the most abrasive material for polishing

A

flour of pumice

used for heavy stains and prior to sealants

25
Q

Calcium carbonate is used for ____ and is most common in what

A

light to medium stains

most common in prophy pastes and toothpaste

26
Q

what type of abrasive is used for amalgam

A

tin oxide - very fine abrasive that is versatile for all restorations

27
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what abrasive is used to polish gold/metal alloys

28
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what is added to abrasives to reduce frictional heat

A

a wetting agent

29
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what is the rubber point prophy cup used for

A

to polish interproximal

30
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what step comes after polishing is finished

31
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what is epidemiology

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the science of dealing with transmission and control of disease

32
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amalayze is the

A

enzyme within the mouth and pancreas’s to break down sugars

33
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why are plaque index’s used

A

to evaluate level of plaque in the cervical area

34
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what is calculus composed of

A

calcium, phosphorus and sodium

calculus is amorphous meaning it has no definite shape

35
Q

lack of mastication, drugs, open bites, dialysis and poor hygiene are all factors that contribute to

A

rate and amount of calculus build up

36
Q

chromogenic picgmentation of a stain refers to the

A

origin of its color

37
Q

plaque that turns red after disclosing means it is

A

new and thin plaque

38
Q

when would you avoid using a disclosing agent

A

on tooth coloured restorations or before a sealant

39
Q

how is the type of staining classified

A

by location and source

40
Q

exogenous stains are originating from a

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outside source such as tobacco, food

41
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exogenous stains can be either

A

intrinsic or extrinsic

42
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endogenous stains originate from

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within the tooth structure

-birth defects, developmental defects

43
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can endogenous stains be extrinsic or intrinsic

A

no they can only be intrinsic

44
Q

extrinsic stains __ be removed

45
Q

intrinsic stains ___ be removed

46
Q

what is the best pH for oral biofilm

A

high pH - less acidic

47
Q

what is the ideal stroke for polishing

A

short intermittent overlapping strokes

48
Q

properties of an acceptable disclosing agent

A 
color intensity
length of intensity
taste
diffusability
Muscosal irritation
49
Q

what’s the difference between coronal polish and oral prophylaxis

A

polish only removes stains and plaque, prophylaxis also removes calculus

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