Prvnt Ch 15

Question 1

Preventive dentistry

Answer 1

Program of patient education, use of fluorides, application of dental sealants, proper nutrition, and plaque control

Question 2

Dental sealant

Answer 2

Coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures of teeth protects difficult to clean occlusal surfaces

Question 3

Fluoride varnish

Answer 3

Method of administering of topical fluoride

Question 4

Pontic

Answer 4

Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth

Question 5

Systemic fluoride

Answer 5

Ingested and circulated fluoride

Question 6

Topical fluoride

Answer 6

Applied directly to teeth

Question 7

Disclosing agent

Answer 7

Applied to teeth to make visible plaque that is not reached while brushing

Question 8

Two most common dental diseases

Answer 8

Dental caries and periodontal disease

Question 9

Patient Ed guidelines

Answer 9

Listen, instruct how to remove plaque, assess needs, select home care aid, simple instructions, reinforce home care

Question 10

Preventive dentistry program

Answer 10

Patient Ed, use of fluorides, application of dental sealants, prop nutrition, plaque control program

Question 11

When do babies have first visit to dentist?

Answer 11

By their first Bday

Question 12

What does fluoride do

Answer 12

Combats dental caries by slowing demineralization and enhancing remineralization

Question 13

Primary source of fluoride

Answer 13

Toothpaste

Question 14

What sugar is most carcinogenic

Answer 14

Sucrose

Question 15

What artificial sweetener prevents caries

Answer 15

Xylitol

Question 16

What does xylitol inhibit

Answer 16

Growth of streptococcus mutans

Question 17

Plaque control program

Answer 17

Keeps plaque under control by brushing flossing using interdental aids and anti microbial solutions

Question 18

What type of bristles are preferred

Answer 18

Nylon

Question 19

How often should you replace your toothbrush

Answer 19

8-12 weeks

Question 20

What’s a frequently recommended brushing technique

Answer 20

Bass or modified bass

Question 21

Sonicare description

Answer 21

Brush head vibrates with sound

Question 22

What’s the difference in effectiveness of waxed or unwaxed floss

Answer 22

None

Question 23

What are bridge threaders used for

Answer 23

Pass dental floss under the Pontic of a fixed bridge

Question 24

How do u brush dentures

Answer 24

Commercial denture cleanser, mild soap, dishwashing soap, mild toothpaste

Question 25

What do oral irrigation devices do

Answer 25

Helps reduce bacterial levels in subgingival and interproximal areas