UNIT 315 ORAL DISEASE/ CARIES Flashcards
What are the COMMON oral diseases
- Dental caries
- Gingivitis
- Periodontitis
What are the 2 types of sugars?
INTRINSIC- Natural sugars found in FRUIT/VEG/MILK
EXTRENSIC- NON natural sugars, added sugar to foods
What probes are used detect caries?
SICKLE PROBE
RIGHT ANGLE PROBE
BRIAULT PROBE
How can you detect caries?
Blunt dental probe
TRANSILLUMINATION
CARIES DYE
HORIZONTAL BITEWINGS
What causes periodontal disease?
Bacterial infection of the supporting structures of the teeth, caused by bacterial plaque on the gingival margin
JUVINELLE PERIODONTITIS
Perio disease that begins in childhood rather than in adults
CHRONIC GINGIVITIS
EARLY stage of perio disease, which is chronic inflammation involving gingiva alone.
What is the sequence of CHRONIC GINGIVITIS
Bacteria within plaque build sup gingival crevice
Produce toxins
inflamed gingiva becomes red in colour
creates false pockets
SUPRAGINGIVAL CALCULUS
Calculus ABOVE the gumline
SUBGINGIVAL CALCULUS
Calculus BELOW the gumline
What is gingival hyperplasia?
Abnormal growth of gingival tissue
Non - inflammatory
What is BPE?
Careful assessment of the periodontal tissues
Detergent foods
Sugar free gum
Cheese
apples
carrots
pears
celery
What are the types of fluoride?
Single most importnat chemical
Systemic fluoride- internal
Topical fluoride- direct application
Enamel fluorosis
Excessive fluoride is ingested during enamel formation. Teeth erupt with mottled white areas in the enamel surface.
