Dental Caries
What is CAMBRA?
Caries management by risk assessment
Define periodontal
Referring to the periodontium.
What is the goal of preventive dentistry?
To help people of all ages attain optimal oral health throughout their life.
What is MyPlate?
The U.S. government's primary food group symbol
A plaque is referred to as what in chapter 17?
Any patch or flat area that is slightly raised from the surface. ( Not the same as dental plaque.)
For caries to develop, what 3 factors must be present at the same time?
1.) A susceptible tooth. 2.) A diet rich in carbohydrates. 3.) A specific bacteria.
Define periodontitis
Inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth.
Define Disclosing agent
Coloring agent that makes plaque visible when applied to teeth.
Define Organic
Describes food products that have been grown without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.
What ar the 2 types of tumors?
benign and malignant
What are 3 examples on how to control tooth decay?
Diet, Fluorides, Plaque removal, Saliva, Antibacterial mouth rinses, Dental sealants
What are 3 common risk factors for periodontal disease?
It has been proven that major effects of water fluoridation are what and not systemic?
Topical
What are the 5 major nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats/ Lipids, Vitamins and Minerals.
Environmental factors that have a negative effect on development are called what?
Teratogens
What are some examples of CAMBRA techniques?
Risk assessment, Fluoride application, Dietary counseling, application of dental sealants, Fluoridated drinking water, toothpastes, and rinses, Xylitol gum, Calcium phosphate products, Professionally applied fluoride foams and varnishes
What is Gingivitis?
Inflammation of the gingival tissue.
Approximately what ppm of fluoride in drinking water has been specified as the safe and recommended concentration to aid in the control of dental decay?
1 part per million (ppm)
Every food label must include what 5 nutrition facts?
1.) Individual serving size. 2.) Number of serving per container. 3.) Total calories. 4.) Calories derived from fat content. 5.) Percentage of daily value(% of RDA)
What is Wickham's striae?
The patchy white lesions on the oral mucosa exhibiting a characteristic pattern of circles and interconnecting lines.
What are 3 beneficial actions of saliva?
Provides calcium and phosphate for remineralization. Carries topical fluoride around the mouth for remineralization. Neutralizes organic acids produced in plaque biofilm. Discourages the growth of bacteria, inhibiting. Recycles ingested fluoride into the mouth. Protects hard and soft tissues from dying. Facilitates chewing and swallowing. Speeds oral clearance of food.
True or False. Periodontitis progresses at a slow and at a constant rate.
False
What are 2 examples of age related dental changes?
Enamel becomes darker in color. The enamel surface develops numerous cracks. The vitality of the dentin is greatly decreased. Cementum has compositional changes. Pulpal blood supply decreases. The size of the pulp chamber is reduced. Abrasion and attrition occur in the crowns of the teeth
What protein supplies an unbalanced mixture of essential amino acids?
Partially complete protein
What 8 sources of information can be used to make a final diagnosis?
Historical. Clinical. Radiographic. Microscopic. Laboratory. Therapeutic. Surgical. Differential findings.