Terms In class 3&4 Flashcards
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____ is inflammation of the gums.
Gingivitis
____ is made up of calcium and phosphate, salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to the tooth surfaces.
Calculus
The ____ are structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth.
Periodontium
The area below the gingiva is ____ .
subgingival
The area above the gingiva is ____.
Supragingival
A ____ is deepening of the gingival sulcus beyond normal as a result of periodontal disease.
Periodontal pocket
The specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of periodontium is ____.
Periodontics
Movement of the tooth in its socket is ____.
Mobility
A device used to rapidly remove calculus using high-frequency sound waves is an ____.
Ultrasonic scaler
A dentist with advanced education in the specialty of periodontics is a ____.
Periodontist
____ is the removal of supragingival and subgingival calculus and plaque.
Scaling
____ follows scaling to remove any remaining particles of calculus and to smooth irregular areas of the root. surface.
Root planing
Dental sealants are placed in the occlusal pits and fissures of ____ and bi-cuspids (premolars).
Molars
____ are used to cover deep pits and fissures as a preventative measure against decay.
Dental sealants
____ contamination is the main cause of sealant failure of etched surfaces.
Moisture
HVE stands for ____ and is used with the saliva injector to suction to maintain moisture control.
High-volume oral evacuator
When you etch the enamel how long do you leave it on for?
15 to 60 seconds
If saliva touches the etched surfaces, you must re-etch for ____ seconds and rinse again.
5
Once a sealant has been placed it must be light ____.
Cured
You will need to have an ___ and ___ along with an applicator syringe or device in order to place the sealants.
Etching agent, sealant material
What suctions will you use to maintain moisture control?
Saliva injector, HVE
In preparation for a sealant you will need to use the ____ and prophy paste.
Prophy handpiece/ prophy cup attachment
Tray set up for assisting in sealants, what hand piece will you need to have set up?
slow speed hand piece
Once the tooth has been etched do not allow ____ to come in contact with the tooth until after the sealant is placed and evaluated.
Saliva