prevention and management of oral disease Flashcards
what are the three main prevention of dental disease we can do?
control the build up of bacterial plaque.
modify the contributory factors
control the host response
what is the ppm of fluoride in our water systems?
1ppm
what are the main two things a patient can do at home?
brushing teeth twice a day
interdental cleaning
what is the ppm in standard toothpaste
1450ppm
what ppm are in high fluoride toothpastes?
2800 and 5000
what does triclosan combined with zinc do?
antiseptic plaque suppressant
what are the 4 main interdental aids?
interdental brushes
floss
interspace brushes
woodsticks
what does hydrogen peroxide in mouthwash do?
eliminate anaerobic bacteria
how much fluoride is in duraphat varnish?
22600
what age will fluoride drops be given on prescription until?
13 years
what are fissure sealants used for?
used to fill the natural stagnation areas of pits and fissures
what’s the best way to let a patient know about their diet?
give them a list of “good” and “bad” foods
what is a sugar that patients may be unaware they are eating?
hidden sugars
what should portion sizes be linked to?
how much physical exercise someone does
what must be removed by scaling and sub gingival debridement?
calculus
what should toothpastes contain to help calculus debridement?
triclosan and zinc citrate
what types of sugar are Fructose, glucose and sucrose
intrinsic sugars
where are intrinsic sugars found?
found in the cells of foods such as fruit and veg
what are added Fructose, glucose and sucrose classed as?
extrinsic sugars
where are extrinsic sugars found?
cakes, chocolate, confectionary NON MILK
why is lactose (milk extrinsic sugars) classed as being ok for you?
They are considered less cariogenic (causes decay) due to the benefits of milk such as Calcium.
what is a currette scaler commonly used for?
sub gingival calculus
what is a sickle scaler commonly used for?
supra gingival calculus
what are hoe scalars typically used for?
supra gingival areas on the lingual surfaces
