Coronal Polishing
A technique used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth
What is Coronal polishing
What is the correct order of teeth from mesial to distal. There should be four.
Incisors, Canines, Premolars and Molars
_________are a valuable aid for evaluating periodontal disease
What is Radiographs
The major effects of water have been proven to be _______.
What is topical
Sealants cover the_______ where decay-causing bacteria can live.
What are occlusal pits and fissures
This technique is used before sealant applications on fissures and before sealant application.
What is bristle brush polishing
Cumulative Trauma Disorders increase with what two things?
Overflexion and overextension of the wrist
Used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets
What is a periodontal probe.
Dental calculus is made up of these two minerals when mixed with our saliva.
What is calcium and phosphate
True or False: If a sealant is found to be partially lost, during an exam, you should re-etch the area and apply a new sealant to replace the missing portion.
What is true
Is a procedure in which only those teeth or surfaces with stain are polished
What is selective polishing
This bacteria is found in large numbers in dental plaque.
What is mutans streptococci
Part of the periodontium that connects the cementum to the alveolar bone in the socket wall.
What is a Periodontal ligament
A broad term for abnormal tissue in the oral cavity.
What is a lesion
This common error and technique sensitive system is the largest cause of sealant failure.
What is moisture control
Stains originate within the tooth as a result of developmental and systemic disturbances
What is Endogenous stains
What does the "M" in CAMBRA stand for?
What is Management
When tissue or bone move away from the tooth it is called ______.
What is a dental recession
What is hydroxyapatite.
Some brands of sealants release________ after polymerization
What is fluoride
The hand piece and prophylaxis angle are held in a ________, with the handle resting in the V-shaped area of the hand between the thumb and index finger
What is the pen grasp
**DAILY DOUBLE**
Before treatment, patients overall health is recorded on a _________ form
It includes these three key things:
What is a medical-dental health history
INCLUDES: Allergies, Medications and Current Conditions
Periodontal disease is been proven to have a direct correlation to this disease.
What is heart disease or coronal artery disease
**DAILY DOUBLE**
Name three common lesions found in an oral exam.
What is apathous ulcers, herpes, ecchymosis, leukaplakia, geographic tongue, Lichen planus, Candidiasis
This spot is often not checked when placing a sealant. It can be found between adjacent teeth.
What is the contact.