3/30/17 Control disease of progression Flashcards
Once a biofilm is formed what can happen to pH?
-Fluctuations
What are four factors that determine rate and extent of demineralization of enamel?
- Composition and bacterial biofilm
- Composition & flow of saliva
- Presence of fermentable carbohydrates
- Concentrations of fluoride, calcium, and phosphate in the oral fluids
How do we prevent the caries process?
- Oral hygiene
- Chemical modification
- Use of fluorides
- Dietary composition
- Salivary composition and stimulation
What two types of saliva tests are there?
- Stimulated
- Unstimulated
When you test unstimulated flow you do a visual inspection for how long?
-Less than 60 seconds
When you do an unstimulated flow salivary test you look for the saliva consistency, what are the three types they might have?
- Watery
- Ropey
- Frothy
When you do stimulated saliva testing how much saliva quantity should you have per minute?
-1-1.5 mL/min
The principal site for the growth of spirochetes, fusobacterial and other gram-negative anerobes?
- Saliva
- Calculus
- Gingival margin
- Gingival sulcus
-Gingival sulcus
Which of the following is the most effective antimicrobial agent for reducing plaque and gingivitis long-term?
- Stannous fluoride
- Phenolic compounds
- Chlorhexidine
- Quaternary ammonium compounds
-Chlorhexidine
