Other Conditions Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What do you do when you identify persistent primary teeth/ retained deciduous teeth
A
Remove ASAP
2
Q
Where do we usually see supernumerary teeth
A
Incisors
3
Q
What do we call supernumerary teeth (incisors)
A
Peg teeth
4
Q
Two types of tooth wear
A
- Abrasion
- Attrition
5
Q
What causes abrasive tooth wear
A
Chewing objects like a tennis ball
6
Q
What causes attrition tooth wear
A
Tooth on tooth
7
Q
What happens to dentinal material when it is exposed to saliva
A
Turns black or dark brown
8
Q
What is pulpitis
A
Inflammation of the pulp cavity
9
Q
Two types of tooth discoloration
A
- Exposed dentin
- Pulpitis
10
Q
What color is exposed dentin tooth discoloration
A
Brown/ black
