Preventive Procedures - Midterm Review Flashcards
What does oral prophylaxis include
scaling, root planning, gingival curettage, polish & fluoride
This type of deposit forms within mintues after eruption of the tooth or after the removal of hard and soft deposits
acquired pellicle
Makes up the composition of Materia alba
Living and dead bacteria
Gram positive aerobic bacteria is typically found..
Supragingivally
Calculus is..
mineralized plaque biofilm
Mineralization of plaque biofilm can occur
24 to 72 hours
Supragingival calculus can occur most frequently on
buccal surfaces of maxillary molar
Dental stains can…
Provide a rough surface where biofilm can develop
mainly an aesthetic concern
means of evaluation of oral hygiene practices
Intrinsic stains..
occur on the inside of the tooth and cannot be removed by scaling or polishing
Black line stains can be caused by…
tobacco product
chromogenic bacteria
hydrogen sulfide reaction with iron in the saliva
The extension of inflammation into the connective tissues and bone surrounding the teeth describes…
periodontitis
The 3 essential criteria for the formation of dental caries includes
Susceptible Tooth: Any tooth can get cavities, but teeth with fluoride are less likely to decay.
Acid-Producing Bacteria: Bacteria like Streptococcus mutans produce acid from sugar and contribute to decay.
Cariogenic Foods: Foods high in sugar that bacteria can ferment into acids increase the risk of cavities.
If acid attacks are infrequent and short or _____ can help repair the damage by neutralizing acid and suppyling
saliva
Contributing factors for early childhood caries..
bacteria present in caregivers mouth passed on to child
fermentable carbohydrates
milk
The quality of the saliva describes the…
consistency or viscosity
Antibiotic premedication is recommended for patients with..
cardiac conditions associated with adverse outcomes from endocarditis
Dental stains cause caries - true of false?
False
Dental fluorosis is an example of ____ staining.
Instrinsic & Exogenous
Dental stain is classified by…
location & source
All dental stains can be removed - true or false?
false
Dental assistants remove stains from teeth and perform preventive services?
false
Dental stains contribute to the disease process - true or false?
false
What type of dental stains cannot be removed?
intrinsic stains
What is an example of extrinsic dental stains?
staining from food
from tobacco or wine