Study Guides Flashcards
Risk factors of Periodontitis?
Immunosupression Nutritional deficiency (vitamins C + D) Hyperlipidaemia Diabetes Smoking
Clinical features of Periodontitis?
Gingival recession Loss of pocket formation Tooth mobility Loss of function Halitosis/ bad taste Bone loss Subgingival calculus Sensitivity/ pain
Clinical features of Gingivitis?
Gingival redness Glossy surface Spongey/ loss of tone Bleeding Sensitivity Hyperplasia
What is the Salivary Pellicle?
Protein film that forms on the tooth’s enamel. Glycoproteins that protect the tooth from acids after carbohydrate consumption.
Functions of saliva?
Maintain tooth integrity
Repair tissues
Act as an antibacterial/ antifungal
Aid digestion and speech
What’re the 3 major salivary glands?
Parotid
Submandibular
Sublingual
Define cariogenic?
Foods that cause dental caries (e.g. chips, chocolate, sweet biscuits)
What is the role of saliva in oral health?
Mastication
Speech
Tooth integrity
Buffering capacity
Causes of dry mouth?
Medication Alcohol Illicit drugs Mouth breathing Age Menopausal women
What is xerostomia?
Where quantity and quality of saliva is effected and decreased, leaving the patient with dry mouth.
Define cariostatic?
Foods that prevent dental caries (e.g. cheese)
Define fermentable carbs?
Sugars that are easily fermented in our digestive system
What is the special property of Xylitol?
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar. Xylitol does not cause dental caries.
Define nutrition?
The process in which we absorb and use the food in our diet for energy, growth and repair of tissue
What’re the benefits of fluoride?
Reduces risk of decay by 50%
Improves dental health
Hardens enamel
Can remineralise early carious lesions
