Quiz 1 Flashcards
– makes up the crown of the tooth
ENAMEL
enamel is the – substance in the body
hardest
The enamel is called –, a crystal that is translucent
hydroxyapatite
DENTIN is – the enamel
beneath
makes up the core of the tooth
dentin
The root portion of the tooth is covered by a thin tissue called –.
CEMENTUM
The PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT attaches the tooth to the – from the cementum surface
alveolar bone
smooth surfaces
Buccal, lingual and biting surfaces
Surfaces between the teeth
interproximal surfaces
target zone for cleaning
gingival
Methods of brushing developed because of materials that were –
available at the time
earliest brushes were made from
natural pig bristle
Bass method: Place the toothbrush on the – at an angle of 45°
gums
always start brushing at the –
back
prefer – brush head size
small
replace brush every –
3 months
Alternate tufts rotate in opposite directions
interplak
Brush head rotates in circular direction
rotadent
Brush head oscillates, one direction then opposite direction
Braun Oral-B
Brush head moves side-to-side laterally
sonicare
disadvantage of interplak’s alternating tuft rotation
gears can get clogged
The review of trials found that only – is better than manual toothbrushes at removing plaque and reducing gum inflammation, and is no more likely to cause injury to gums.
rotation oscillation (where heads rotate in one direction and then the other)
DSMPT
Distal surface on most posterior tooth
DSMPT also refers to interproximal surface adjacent to an–
edentulous (removable partial denture)