Deposits
What forms within minutes of being removed?
Acquired pellicle
The process by which acids dissolve the tooth surface
Demineralization
Name 3 ways we can professionally apply Fluoride
Gels
Rinses
Varnish
SDF
What does 'modified' mean when discussing TB techniques?
Rolling the TB away from the gingiva following prescribed brushing method
What animal will go into the open mouth of a crocodile to clean its teeth?
A bird
What are the 4 non mineralized deposits?
Pellicle, food debris, biofilm, materia alba
What does CAMBRA stand for
Caries Management by Risk Assessment
DAILY DOUBLE When would you use 2.0% Neutral NAF gel in clinic?
When a patient has porcelain crowns or restorations
All methods of toothbrushing should include ______ brush postitions.
overlapping
How many teaspoons in a regular can of pop?
8
What is acquired pellicle made of?
proteins, carbs, lipids
What are the 2 ways our body can utilize Fluoride?
Systemically and Topically
What is the difference between acute and chronic fluoride toxicity?
Acute- begins within 30mins of ingestion. Physical symptoms = nausea, vomiting, excess salivation, abdominal pain, etc
Toxic- long term. Affects the skeletal structures and fluorosis of the teeth
1. Toothbrush must have seal of approval (CDA, ADA)
2. Patient (dexterity, age, etc.)
3. Gingiva (health vs. disease and atomic configurations)
4. Teeth (crowding, open contacts)
5. Compliance (pt preference, motivation, willingness, ability)
6. Method selected
What award did the dentist win?
A little plaque
Why are biofilms so difficult to kill?
Bacteria are protected within a matrix (EPS) which protects them
True or False. Fluorosis can happen anytime in life with an over-exposure to Fluoride.
False. It can only occur during tooth development.
What type of fluorosis is characterized by small, scattered opaque areas that affects less than 25% of the tooth surface?
Mild
______ is the wearing away of gingiva and tooth structure due to repetitive mechanical habit.
Dental abrasion
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear
What are the 3 stages of calculus formation
Pellicle formation, biofilm maturation, mineralization
Name 2 reservoirs of Fluoride
Saliva and Biofilm
What 2 factors does CAMBRA consider when determining caries balance?
Pathologic factors and protective factors
McCall's Festoon = life preserver shaped inflammation of the GM.
How many bristles does the average toothbrush have?
2000