Tooth Anatomy
Tooth Morphology
Chain of Infection
Infection Control
Tooth morphology Continued
100
#2
enamel
100
How many permanent teeth are in the mouth?
32
100
An environment free if pathogens
Asepsis
100
whos responsible for providing PPE & hepB immunizations in the dental office?
employer
100
True or false: the bottom and top arches are identical?
True
200
#1
Bone
200
How many primary teeth in the mouth?
20
200
A person who is infected, but does not have any symptoms
asymptomatic
200
easiest way to help prevent the spread/chain of infection
handwashing
200
What is the name of the tooth numbering system we use in the US?
Universal Numbering System
300
#7
Pulp
300
What is the name of the top & bottom arches/jaws?
Maxillary & Mandibular
300
How long do the instruments go in the ultrasonic for?
15 minutes
300
What mechanism does the ultrasonic use to clean the instruments?
sound waves
300
Which direction does the numbering system follow?
Clockwise
400
#6
cementum
400
How many quadrants? Label them
4, draw diagram
400
What mechanism uses steam under pressure for sterilization?
Autoclave
400
when do employess get osha trained?
within 30 days of hire, anually & when new products are being used in the office
400
How many teeth are in each quadrant of the primary dentition?
5
500
#4
Dentin
500
How many sextants? Where are they/label them
6
500
How many hours do items need to be submerged in liquid to become sterilize?
10+ hours
500
What kind of rinse is sometimes done before a procedure for a patient to reduce bacteria?
chlorihexidine gluconate
500
How many teeth are in each quadrant of the permanent dentition?
8
600
#3
crown
600
What is it called when you have both primary and permanent teeth?
mixed dentition
600
What do we use to ensure sterilization?
Biological indicators AKa spore test
600
What liquid sterilization solution is used to submerge heat sensitive items that cannot go into the autoclave?
gludaraldehyde
600
Which term is used to decribe teeth falling out or shedding?
Exfoliation
700
#5
Root
700
What is the age that mixed dentition occurs?
6-12
700
describe the difference between cleaning, disinfection & sterilization
cleaning - removing physical debris
disinfection- killing some pathogens besides spores
sterilization- kills all pathogens including spores
700
Describe the difference between non-critical, semi-critical, and critical items
non critical- does not come into contact with blood or saliva, does not go into the patient's mouth
semi-critical- comes into contact with the patients saliva, but does not penetrate soft tissues
critical- penetrates soft tissues
700
Which teeth do the adult dentition have, but the primary teeth do not?
premolars and third molars