Decalcification Flashcards
1
Q
What causes decalcification?
A
- poor OH
- high sugar diet
- high frequency sugar
- fixed appliances
2
Q
How can decalcification be prevented?
A
- patient selection
- educate patients - OHI, diet advice
- monitor patients
- use of fluoride
- diet sheet
3
Q
Clinical factors to prevent decalcification?
A
- remove and prevent stagnation areas
- auxiliary use - stainless steel ligatures over elastomerics
- removal of wires
- removal of appliance
4
Q
How can decalcification be treated?
A
- fluoride toothpaste
- toothmousse
- microabrasion - hydrofluoric acid 18% and pumice
5
Q
How much fluoride should mouthwash and toothpaste have?
A
Paste - 1450 ppm
Wash - 250 ppm
6
Q
Can white spot lesions improve after orthodontic treatment?
A
Yes - they can improve by 50% 6 months after treatment is complete
7
Q
What is decalcification?
A
Teeth lose calcium
Demineralisation of teeth
Early tooth decay
8
Q
What micro organism is plaque caused by?
A
Streptococcus Mutans
9
Q
What immediate advice would you give to a patient regarding immediate management of decalcification?
A
- show patient the decalcification
- advise the use of tooth mousse
- use of a normal fluoride tooth paste (1450 ppm)
- visit GDP for examination
10
Q
What tooth is most commonly effected by decalcification?
A
Maxillary lateral incisor
