ch 12
posterior teeth are used for
chewing
what should a pt use to floss a bridge
threader and/or water flosser
what is ECC
early childhood caries
4mm or more is a sign of what
gingival disease
how many premolars in one arch
4
when should oral hyg begin
before baby has teeth
what does the M stand for in CAMBRA
management
calculus must be removed by
hyg or dds w/ scaling instrument
space between max centrals
diastema
when does plaque re-form
24hrs after cleaning
a diet high in what can cause plaque
sugars, acid, processed foods
supragingival
referring to the area above the gingiva
are there premolars in primary dentition?
no
before fluoride is placed
teeth have to be free of calculus
demineralization
occurs when calcium and phosphate dissolve from hydroxyapatite crystals in the enamel, 1st stage
5mm is what stage
stage IV
which teeth have bifurcated roots
max 1st premolars and mand molars
what kinds of topical fluoride
fluoridated toothpaste, fluoride mouth rinses, and topical applications of rinses, gels, foams, and varnishes
bacterias responsible for caries
Mutans streptococci and lactobacilli
risk factors for perio disease
smoking, diabetes, meds, hiv/aids, stress, nutrition, etc