115 PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY

Dental Plaque

Soft deposit on teeth, consists of bacteria, grows in colonies.

Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gingival tissue (red and puffy)

Dental Calculus

Calcium and phosphate salts that adhere to the tooth

Periodontal Disease

Infectious disease that involves inflammation of the support structures of the tooth

Periodontal disease contribute

cardiovascular disease, preterm low birth weight, respiratory diseases.

Signs of periodontal disease

red swollen gingival, loose or separated teeth,infammation around the teeth, pain when chewing

Dental Caries

Decay of tooth structures caused by bacterial plaque and a diet rich in Fermentable carbohydrates

Equation for Tooth Decay

Sugar + plaque = acid on tooth = decay

Dental floss

the most effective way to remove interproximal plaque (18 inches, C motion).

Interdental aids

End tuft brushes,bridge threaders, automatic flossers, perio aid, oral irrigation

Disclosing agents

food coloring that helps identify plaque

Halitosis

bad breath

Attrition

wear down

Fluorosis

caused by excess fluoride

Dentifrice

used to remove plaque

Xylitol

artificial sweetener

Abrasion

brushing too hard

Fluoride varnish

topical fluoride

Fluoride

Primary weapon in fighting tooth decay that helps remineralize the tooth surface

systemic fluoride

tablets, water etc. that goes through digestive system

topical fluoride

toothpaste, fluoride treatments in dental office, mouth, varnish)

Fluoride to water

1 part per million

Soft nylon tooth brush should be replaced

4times a year

Bass method

Place bristles at 45 degree angle from tooth surface, reach the cervical portion of the tooth and the interproximal. (Most popular) |

Toothpaste

pea size with fluoride, tartar control,bleaching, sensitive, prevents cavities, removes plaque

Diet

limit quantities of sugar and starch ingested.