chapter 15: preventive dentistry

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