Oral biology Flashcards
What is periodontitis
Loss of attachment between gingiva and enamel
What is gingivitis
Inflammation of the gum
Calcus
hardened dental plague (calcified dental plaque)
What are caries
Loss of hard dental tissue (dental decay) can be reversed before cavitation
Oral environment
Geography
-attachment of tooth
Resources
-nutrients
Climate
-saliva
-pH
Morphology
Biochemistry
Physiology
Microbiology
Components of the oral ecosystem
CENTRE OF ECOSYTEM (Endogenic input)
-Teeth
-saliva
-microflora (microorganisms)
-mucosa
Exogenic input:
illnesses
oral disorders
Individual behaviour is important such as changes peoples habits like only brushing before coming to the dentist, stressful job (grinding teeth)
Society
-unhealthy/sugary food cheaper than protein/veg
-Vaping and smoking normalised
-Alcohol heavily encouraged
-cultural, certain cultures may each foo which is damaging to oral health more frequently than others
Functions within the mouth
-Digestive
-Protective
-Aesthetic
-Talking
-Playing instruments
