preventative dentistry (sr) Flashcards
(22 cards)
Where do we measure for periodontal disease?
Sulcus (gum pocket)
How do we remove plaque from interproximal areas?
Floss
Which fingers do we use to floss?
Wrap around middle finger. Pinch with index and thumb.
How many inches of floss do we use?
Arm length (12 in)
How long does it take for plaque to form?
24 hours
What is a sealant?
protects from cavities by placing a milky white substance in deeper grooves
What is disclosing solution used for?
Identify leftover plaque
What type of toothbrush do we use?
Soft bristle
Why do we use fluoride?
Strengthen enamel
How often do we brush and floss?
at least 1x/day
What is gingivitis?
Inflammation of gums
What happens if you injest too much fluoride?
Fluorosis
How would you verbally instruct a patient to floss?
Arms length, wrap around middle fingers, pinch with index and thumb, seesaw down, C-shape under gum, repeat at least 1x/day
How would you verbally instruct a patient to brush?
soft bristle, 45º toward gumline, back and forth motions, for 2 minutes, 1x/day
3 classifications of instruments w examples
critical - elevators
semicritical - explorer
noncritical - xray tubehead
3 factors needed for autoclave to successfully sterilize
pressure, temp, time
what nutrients rebuilds body tissue
protein
what is an sds sheet used for? what does it tell us?
safety precautions for chemicals
what is cariogenic
decay causing
progressions of gum disease
plaque - calculus - gingivitis - perio
what is gingivitis and cavities
Lack of flossing causes gum to be inflamed, as well as keeps food stuck between teeth, leading to the breakdown of enamel.
what is halitosis, how to prevent
bad breath - bacteria removal
