Preventive Dentistry + Nutrition Chapters 13,14,15,58,59 Flashcards
caries is another word to describe
tooth decay
what are the two bacterias within the mouth
mutans streptococci and lactobacilli
excessive sugar intake is indicated by the amount of __ bacteria
lactobacilli
plaque bacteria + ___ = acid production
starch and sugars
what is the first sign of caries on a tooth and how can it be detected and reversed
the first sign is a white spot on the tooth, deteted by instrumentation and reversed with fluoride application
What is acquired pellicle
a thin adhesive substance/clear film that develops on the tooth after brushing
does acquired pellicle contain any bacteria
no
plaque forms after 24 hours due to the __
acculumation of bacteria and ability to adhere to the sticky acquired pellicle
plaque is also known as
oral biofilm
what type of bacteria is found in plaque subgingivally
anaerobic bacteria. Can survive with or without oxygen
plaque found supragingivally contains anaerobic and aeriobic bacteria which means that
it requires oxygen to survive
plaque leads to decay because the acids are __ and ___ is unable to penetrate through to neutralize it
acids are relased from plaque and saliva cant get through it
what is the cause of periodontal disease
plaque
if plaque and calculus is left undisturbed it can lead to
destruction of epithelial attachment, pocket formation, and bone destruction
what also contributes to perio disease besides plaque
calculus, malocclusion, medications and nutritional deficiency
Severity of periodontal disease is divided into what two categories
Localized- less than 30% effected
Generalized - More than 30% effected
what are the 3 degrees of loss of attachment
Slight/early - 1-3mm
Moderate - 3-4mm
Severe - 5+mm
periodontitis is the inflammation of
supporting tissues and structures of the teeth
Refractory periodontal disease
progressive inflammatory destruction thats resistant to treatment
Trench mouth is also known as
necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis - causes halitosis
Halitosis
foul breath
Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis is associated with people that have
immune disorders - HIV
what is considered a pocket
anything deeper than 4mm
Cavitation is the
formation of a cavity