Prevention of Dental Caries Flashcards
what ar the main factors asscw it caries
teeth
plaque bacteria
sugar
time
what is important for the teeth
diet - resistance
add fluoride
use protective covers - fissure selects
what is imp for the plaque bac in caries
removal - mech?chem
vaccination - cariogenic bac
how does sugar influence carrie
improve diet
restrict fermentable carbs
how does time have an effect on caries
sugar in contact with teeth
avoid snacking
what is the term used to describe plaque bac
acidogenci
how is complete removal carried out for plaque control
not 100% bac recolonise tooth flossing scale polish brush - fluoride
what does toothbrushing reduce
gingivitis
what are the properties of disclosing gents
non toxic taste easily removed from mouth after use good colour contrast inexpensive
what are some common dyes and chess used as disclosing agent
bismarck brown
erythrosin (common stain tongue, lips etc)
what colour doe erytrosin
red
what are the chemical methods of control of plaque
antibiotics
antiseptics
enzymes
why are antibiotics not thought as a method plaque control
disrupt normal oral flora - albicans
hypersensitivity
storage
reisstance
what is an effective antiseptic used in toothpastes
chlorhexidine
what simp about chlrohexididne
gm +ve/-ve
s mutans more sensitive