whats dental sealant
Coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures of teeth.
whats disclosing agent
Coloring agent that makes plaque visible when applied to teeth.
whats fluoride varnish
Method of administration of topical fluoride.
whats pontic
Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth
whats preventive dentistry
Program of patient education, use of fluorides, application of dental sealants, proper nutrition, and plaque control.
whats systemic flouride
is ingested through water, food, supplements and then circulated throughout the body.
whats topical fluoride
applied directly to the tooth by toothpaste, mouth rinses and application of rinses, gels, foams and varnishes
whats the goal of preventive dentistry
to help people of all ages attain optimal oral health throughout their lives.
what are the components of the preventive dentistry program
Nutrition, Patient education, Plaque control, Fluoride therapy, Sealants
describe the nutrition component of the preventive dentistry program
Dietary counseling extends beyond the narrow scope of limiting sugar consumption and may include a discussion of nutrition from the standpoint of oral health and general health
describe the patient education component of preventive dentistry program
motivates patients, provides them with information, and assists them in developing the skills necessary to practice good oral hygiene
describe the plaque control component of preventive dentistry program
Daily removal of bacterial plaque from the teeth and adjacent oral tissues
describe the fluoride therapy component of preventive dentistry program
Includes professionally applied fluorides, at-home fluoride therapy, and the consumption of fluoridated community water
describe the sealants component of preventive dentistry program
most frequently applied to the difficult-to-clean occlusal surfaces of the teeth. Decay-causing bacteria are then prevented from reaching into occlusal pits and fissures.
what are 3 methods of administering fluoride therapy
Prescription, Nonprescription, Consumption
describe the prescription method of administering fluoride therapy
strength fluorides that are applied in the dental office
describe the nonprescription method of administering fluoride therapy
strength, over-the-counter products for home use
describe the consumption method of administering fluoride therapy
taken into the body through fluoridated bottled water or community water
what are the effect of an excessive amount of fluoride
Chronic overexposure to fluoride, even at low concentrations, can result in dental fluorosis in children younger than 6 years with developing teeth. Abuse of high-concentration gels or solutions of fluoride or accidental ingestion of a concentrated fluori
whats the purpose of a fluoride needs assessment
often used to help patients become more involved in their caries prevention program.
what method of tooth brushing is best
When used properly, both manual and automatic are effective in the removal of dental plaque and come in many styles of head size, tuft shape, and angle and shape of handle
whats the process of cleaning a denture
use a denture brush to clean all areas of the denture. A nonabrasive cleanser such as a commercial denture cleanser, a mild soap, dishwashing liquid, or a mild toothpaste should be used on the brush. The denture should be brushed with short strokes.
where are the 2 most common dental disease
dental caries and periodontal disease
what are the guidelines of patient education programs
listen carefully to the patient, instruct the patient on how to remove plaque, assess the patients motivations and needs, select home care aids, keep instructions simple
whats the process by which fluoride prevents decay
slowing demineralization and enhancing remineralization
what are 2 ways the body receives fluoride
systemic and topical
whats fluorosis
dental condition that results from too much fluoride
what precautions are necessary for children who use fluoridated toothpaste
need adult supervision and reminders to not swallow the toothpaste
whats the key dietary factor that relates to dental caries
sugar
what info must a patient include in a food diary
everything eaten each day for a week, including the time the food was eaten, the quality in household measure, the amount of sugar that was added
how do sugar free soda relate to dental caries
increases the acidity in the mouth
what can patients do daily to remove plaque
brush, floss, use interchangeable aids, use antimicrobial solutions
which type of toothbrush bristle is recommenced
soft tooth brush with nylon bristles
which method of toothbrushing is generally recommended
Modified Bass
what shape is dental floss
round
what shape is dental tape
flat
will tartar control tooth paste remove calculus
it won't but it will help prevent reformation after a professional dental cleaning
what should you do if you cant brush and floss after lunch
rinse your mouth with warm water
how much standouts fluoride do prescription rinses contain
0.63%
whats cariogenic
it means caries causing
whats dietary analysis
measurement preformed to determine if food intake is contributing to carious activity
whats the goal of a plaque control program
to remove plaque once daily