Quiz 4. Hose Defense Mechanisms in Oral Cavity Flashcards
If there’s enough bacteria what happens?
Infection
Profileration
Multiplication of bacteria
The Mouth is the beginning of infection
Gateway to GI
Has many defense systems
Defense systems
Anatomic Barriers
Normal Oral Flora
Immune Systems
Saliva
Anatomic Barriers
Epithelium (keratinized) and an ideal dentition
Can’t cause infection w/o getting past this barrier
Normal Oral Flora
Bacteria that discourage colonization
Immune System
Cellular and humoral components
Saliva
Contains immunoglobins
What lacks keratin and is susceptible for invasion?
Junctional epithelium (where perio pocket is)
Which epithelium is highly vascularized?
Mucosal
What are anatomic situations that give pathogens an advantage to colonize?
Restorations w/ overhangs, lack of interdental papillae, perio pockets, drifting or crowded teeth
Pyogenic graulomas
Associated with prego women
Not associated with bone loss
Tooth enamel is constantly
undergoing a process of demineralization and remineralization
Demineralization is reversible
Saliva
Flouride (Inhibits demineralization, systemic, topic, restorations)
What’s in normal oral flora?
Saliva pH
Water content in saliva
Saliva as a buffer