Dental Caries
Periodontal Disease
Periodontal Disease
Preventive Dentistry
Preventive Dentistry
100
Dental caries is the single most common disease in children today. True or False
True
100
Inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth that extends into the connective tissue and alveolar bone that supports the teeth is called
Periodontitis
100
What is the primary factor in causing periodontal disease?
Plaque
100
Should flossing be done before or after brushing your teeth?
Before
100
The first step to educating the patient is....
Listen carefully to the patient
200
The caries process can be slowed or prevented by
Using fluoride
200
___________is a soft mass of bacterial deposits that covers the tooth surface
Plaque
200
The leading cause of tooth loss for adults is
Periodontal Disease
200
What is the most frequently recommended toothbrushing technique?
Modified Bass
200
Dental professionals recommend that patients use what type of bristled tooth brushes
Soft bristled
300
Dissolving of the calcium and phosphate from the hydroxyapatite crystals is called
Demineralization
300
The _________is made up of the structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth
periodontium
300
What is the thin film of protein that quickly forms on teeth?
Acquired Pellicle
300
A preventive care dental program is a partnership between whom?
Patient and dental care team
300
The primary source of topical fluoride is
Fluoridated toothpaste
400
Carious lesions commonly found in senior patients are
Root Caries
400
Women have no control over pregnancy gingivits...true or false
False
400
List the 2 types of calculus that must be removed by a professional
Supragingival and Subgingival
400
What has been the primary weapon to combat dental caries since the 1950's?
Fluoride
400
A condition that results from chronic overexposure to fluoride is known as
Fluorosis
500
List 3 types of protection that saliva provides for teeth
Physical, Chemical, Antibacterial
500
Name the 2 basic forms of periodontal disease
Gingivitis and Periodontitis
500
Can calculus be removed with saliva and swiping of the tongue?
No, must be scaled off professionally
500
Fluoride that is ingested in water, food, beverages or supplements is known as
Systemic fluoride
500
Foods that cause dental decay (caries) are known as
Cariogenic
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