Unit 306 - Chairside Support during assessment of OH Flashcards
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leukoplakia
white patches on the soft tissues
squamous cell carcinoma can be recognised by
white or red patch on buccal mucosa or tongue
ideal occlusion - class __
class 1
malocclusion, lower teeth are set further back
class 2
upper central incisors are proclined by more than 4mm
class 2 div 1
upper incisors are retroclined
class 2 div 2
lower jaw develops further forward than upper jaw
class 3
OPG stands for
orthopantomograph
nonopioid analgesics are available
over the counter
opioid analgesics are available
on prescription only
digestive enzyme
ptyalin
ptyalin, white blood cells, water and inorganic ions form
saliva
saliva high in ions
thick, stringy saliva, high calculus formation but good defence against caries
saliva low in ions
watery saliva, low level of calculus but poor protection against caries
deglutition is also known as
swallowing
xerostomia is also known as
dry mouth
raised body temperature
pyrexia
pyrexia
raised body temperaature
ANUG stands for
acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis
upper arches of dentition
maxilla
lower arches of dentition
mandible
round crown, larger pulp chamber, splayed roots
deciduous tooth
defined crown, straighter roots
permenant tooth
4 muscles of mastication are
lateral pterygoid, medial pterygoid, masseter and temporal muscle