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Unit 305 - Oral Health Advice Flashcards

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BPE score 0

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healthy gums, no bleeding

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BPE score 1

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bleeding when probing, no calculus or defective margins

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BPE score 2

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calculus or plaque

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BPE score 3

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black band visible in deepest pocket

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BPE score 4

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black band not visible in pocket

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a thin, transparent, sticky, soft film present on the teeth

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plaque

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inflammation of the gum

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gingivitus

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calcified plaque is also known as

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tartar/calculus

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streptococcus mutans is also known as

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dental caries

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the process of the enzymes in saliva repairing enamel

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remineralisation

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a healthy periodontium is described as

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pink, tight gingival cuff, no deeper than 2mm pockets

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‘acid attacks’ on the teeth cause

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demineralisation

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13
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Stephan’s Curve defines the mouth being neutral at a PH of

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7

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the salivary gland located underneath the tongue at the back is called

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the sub-mandibular gland

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the salivary gland located at the front of the mouth underneath the tongue is called

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the sublingual gland

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the largest salivary gland in the mouth, located in the cheek, is called

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the parotid gland

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fluid containing water, inorganic ions (such as calcium, phosphates and digestive enzymes, antibodies, white blood cells)

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saliva

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18
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reduced salivary flow is also known as

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xerostomia (dry mouth)

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xerostomia can be caused by (4)

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dehydration, autoimmune disorder, age or certain drugs

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too much saliva is known as

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ptyalism

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21
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ptyalism can be caused by

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pregnancy or parkinsons disease

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22
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two ways fluoride is introduced in to the body

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topically or systemically

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a tooth displaying too much white enamel with a mottled effect

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enamel fluorosis

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grinding of teeth

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bruxism

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chewing

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mastication

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worn occlusal surfaces of the teeth is known as

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attrition

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wearing at the neck of the tooth is known as

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abrasion

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abrasion can be restored with

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fillings or early fluoride application

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bad breath is also known as

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halitosis

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acid reflux or a high acid diet can lead to

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erosion

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white lesions on the soft tissues are known as

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leukoplakia

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made up of inorganic crystals arranged as prisms

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enamel

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part of the tooth which cannot experience sensitivity as there are no nerves or blood vessels

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enamel

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hydroxyapatite

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main crystals in enamel

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part of the tooth which cannot grow or repair as it is not a living tissue

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enamel

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part of the tooth which exchanges minerals with the oral cavity (such as fluoride)

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enamel

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the junction where enamel meets dentine

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amelodentinal junction (ADJ)

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ameloblast cells at the ADJ form

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enamel

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enamel is thickest ____ and most thinnest _____

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enamel is thickest occlusally and thinnest at the neck

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part of the tooth which is a living tissue and can transit sensitivity

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dentine

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part of the tooth which is yellowish and elastic

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dentine

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sensory endings from the cells forming dentine are known as

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fibrils (found in hollow tubules)

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formed by ondontoblast cells

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dentine

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ondontoblast cells are found

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at the edge of the pulp chamber

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dentine formed as part of the aging process

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secondary dentine

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caries produce quicker in dentine because

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because of hollow tubes within

47
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soft tissue enclosed by dentine

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pulp

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sensory nerves and blood vessels enter the pulp at

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at the apical foramen

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the pulp chamber is made more narrow by the formation of

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secondary dentine

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bone in the mouth which supports the teeth

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alveolar bone

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when a tooth is extracted the alveolar bone..

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..gradually resorbs and disappears

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the hard compact bone on the outer surface of the alveolar bone

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lamina dura

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the spongelike bone that blood vessels and nerves run through

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cancellous bone

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soft tissues surrounding the alveolar bone are called

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alveolar mucosa

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destruction of the alveolar bone occurs in

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perio disease

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____ attaches teeth to the alveolar bone

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periodontal ligament

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made up of protein called collagen

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periodontal ligament

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“shock absorber” for biting

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periodontal ligament

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healthy gingavae is (in appearance)

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light pink with stippled surface

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healthy gingavae has no more than a _mm gingival crevice

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2mm

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inflamed, red, shiny gingavae indicates

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gingitivis

62
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bacterial disease whereby mineralised tissues are demineralised to form cavities

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dental caries (decay)

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streptococcus mutans is also known as

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dental caries

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these produce weak organic acids as a by-product (eg. lactic acid)

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dental caries

65
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NMES stands for

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non milk extrinsic sugars (added sugars)

66
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sucrose, glucose and dextrose are examples of

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NMES (non milk extrinsic sugars)

67
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fructose in fruit is classed as

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an intrinsic sugar

68
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lactose is classed as

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a milk extrinsic sugar

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