Tooth Morphology
term meaning space between two adjacent teeth?
diastema
What does fluoride do for your teeth?
Fluoride helps make teeth stronger and prevents cavities by protecting the enamel.
What intervention neutralizes acid in the oral cavity?
chewing sugarless gum after meals
A probing depth of more than _____ mm is associated with gingival disease
4mm
how many bones are in the human body?
206
longest in the permanent dentition?
Canines
primary source of topical fluoride?
Toothpaste that contains fluoride
What is the first stage of caries called?
Incipient caries
two common signs of periodontal disease?
red, swollen gums and bleeding when brushing or flossing
hardest part of the body?
tooth enamel
What is a cingulum?
raised bump on the lingual side of anterior teeth near the gum
What sparked Ms. Jo's interest in the dental field?
4th grade teacher; daily brushing after lunch and weekly fluoride tablets
What is demineralization?
The loss of minerals from the tooth caused by acid
Where does gingivitis take place?
Gingivitis is found only in the epithelium and in the gingival connective tissues
why do we keep the door locked?
stranger danger
bony ridge located over the facial portion of #6 & #11?
canine eminence
percentage of sodium fluoride gel a pt can purchase otc w/o RX?
1.1%
a carious tooth will show more fluorescence, and a clean, healthy tooth will show less fluorescence using what?
laser caries detector
difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?
moisture control?
2x2, cotton rolls, dental dam, dry angle
maxillary lateral incisors with pointed or tapered shape?
pegged laterals
size of toothpaste
3yrs and under: grain of rice
3-6yrs: pea size
what can be used to retract gingiva when placing a class V filling?
retraction cord
what percent of American adults 30yrs and older have some form of perio disease?
over 47%
how many steps are there to become an RDA in CA?
4. apply, fingerprints, sign up for exam, THEN take the exam