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Oral health test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the objective of preventive dentistry is to... | help people of all ages attain optimal oral health throughout their lives |
| what are the two most common dental diseases | dental caries and periodontal disease |
| ______ are like a plastic like coating applied to the pits and fissures of posterior teeth | sealants |
| what is an interproximal cleaning aid | floss |
| whats dentifrice | toothpaste |
| pregnant women are advised to receive oral healthcare because untreated tooth and periodontal disease can increase the risk for giving birth to a..... | preterm, low-birth-weight baby |
| good oral health for a lifetime begins at.... | birth |
| a baby should visit the dentist by the time of their _____ birthday | first |
| its important to stating thinking prevention for an infant because...... | -teeth help form shape of child's face -teeth make it easier for a child to speak more clearly -teeth make chewing and eating easier -baby teeth hold spaces for permanent teeth |
| even before primary teeth erupt, the baby's mouth should be cleaned at least _________ with a moistened clean gauze pad of soft cloth | once a day |
| its not necessary to use toothpaste for a child under ___, | 6 |
| if you use toothpaste for a child, a grain of tooth paste for under age ___ | 3 |
| if you use toothpaste for a child, a pea sized dab of toothpaste can be used for ages_____ | 3-6 |
| adults should be involved in brushing or cleaning a child's teeth until the age of | 6-7 |
| infants will suck their thumbs or use a pacifier, and research shows theres no damage to the teeth unless this continues beyond _____ years of age, which can interfere with the positioning of teeth and how they erupt | 5 |
| babies should never be but to bed at naptime or bedtime with a bottle or sippy cup unless it only has ____ in it | water |
| what is the name for childhood decay cause by milk or sugary juice? | baby bottle syndrome |
| common age related changes in a person's dentition can include: the enamel..... | the enamel becomes darker in color and the enamel surface develops numerous cracks |
| common age related changes in a person's dentition can include: the vitality of the dentin is... | greatly decreased |
| common age related changes in a person's dentition can include: cementum has.... | compositional changes |
| common age related changes in a person's dentition can include: pulpal blood supply... | decreases |
| common age related changes in a person's dentition can include: the size of the pulp chamber is... | reduced |
| common age related changes in a person's dentition can include: abrasion and attrition occur in the ... | crowns of the teeth |
| older adults are more likely to develop new ______________ at a greater rate than the younger population | coronal and root caries |
| other conditions common in the older adult population: both coronal and root ______ | caries |
| other conditions common in the older adult population: alveolar bone becomes more | porous |
| other conditions common in the older adult population: increase of gingival... | recession |
| other conditions common in the older adult population: systemic disease and meds that cause... | dry mouth |
| other conditions common in the older adult population: salivary gland changes causing.... | reduced saliva flow |
| other conditions common in the older adult population: frequent anemia caused by iron deficiencies resulting in.... | red and burning tongue |
| the success of community water fluoridation which now benefits approx. ___% of Americans has been the primary defense used to combat dental decay | 70 |
| ________&__________ of tooth surfaces are considered the most important ways that fluoride controls the caries process | slowing demineralization & enhancing remineralization |
| ________ sometimes referred to as "nature's cavity fighter" is a mineral that occurs naturally and is released from rocks into the soil, water, and air | fluoride |
| to achieve the maximum cavity prevention benefit of fluoride, an ongoing supply of both ______&_____ fluoride must be made available throughout life | systemic & topical |
| ________ is ingested by mouth through water, food, beverages, supplements | systemic fluoride |
| systemic fluoride is absorbed through..... | the intestine into the bloodstream and is transported to the tissues |
| the body excretes excess systemic fluoride through..... | the skin, kidneys, feces |
| ______ is applied in direct contact with the teeth through the use of fluoridated toothpaste, fluoride mouth rinses, and topical applications of rinses, gels, foams, and varnishes | topical fluoride |
| ways to receive fluoride therapy | -consumption of fluoridated community water and bottled water -nonprescription strength OTC products for home use -prescription strength fluorides applied in dental office |
| how fluoride works: before a tooth erupts, its surrounded by a fluid filled sac. the fluoride present in this fluid does what?? | it strengthens the enamel of the developing tooth and makes it more acid resistant |
| how fluoride works: before birth, the source of systemic fluoride in the _______ diet | mother's |
| how fluoride works: after birth and before the teeth erupt, the child ingests _______ | systemic fluoride |
| how fluoride works: after eruption of teeth, fluoride continues to enter the enamel and strengthen the structure of the __________ | enamel crystals |
| how fluoride works: these fluoride enriched crystals are ______________ than is the original structure of the enamel | less acid soluble |
| how fluoride works: after eruption, an ongoing supply of fluoride from both systemic and topical sources is important for the.... | remineralization process |
| chronic overexposure to fluoride can result in dental ______ in children younger than 6 years with developing teeth | fluorosis |
| _____________ is the main sources of fluoride toxicity | toothpaste ingestion |
| early symptoms of fluoride toxicity | gastrointestinal pain nausea vomiting headaches |
| minimum acute toxic dose to produce symptoms is ... | 5mg/kg body weight |
| ________________ is often used to help patients become more involved in their caries prevention program. | fluoride needs assessment |
| fluoride needs assessment can help determine.... | if your patient requires a specific fluoride therapeutic program |
| major sources of fluoride | water and other beverages food fluoride containing dental products |
| major effects of water fluoridation are ________. not systemic | topical |
| for more than 50 years, fluoride has been safely added to .... | communal water supplies |
| approx. ________ of fluoride in drinking water has been specified as the safe and recommended concentration to aid in the control of dental decay | 1 part per million (ppm) |
| as of 2015, the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recommends the optimal concentration of fluoride in drinking water to be ___ mg/L | 0.7 |
| top beverages high in fluoride are: | black tea wine grape juice coffee soda |
| the dentist may prescribe dietary fluoride supplements in the form of tablets, drops, or lozenges for children ages _______ who live in areas with no source of fluoridated water | 6 months to 16 years |
| topical fluoride is available as a home care product such as.... | fluoridated toothpastes and mouth rinses, and also a professional topical fluoride used in the dental office |
| ________ containing fluoride is the primary source of topical fluoride | toothpaste |
| OTC nonprescription rinses generally contain _______ sodium fluoride and are designed for daily use | 0.05% |
| prescription rinses generally contain ____ stannous fluoride or 0.2% sodium fluoride | 0.63% |
| ______ is a concentrated topical fluoride applied by a dental professional in the dental setting | fluoride varnish |
| fluoride varnish contains ___% sodium fluoride and is available in single unit dosing | 5 |
| fluoride varnish requires ____-____ professional applications a year to be effective in preventing decay | 2-3 |
| currently, the FDA approves fluoride varnish only as a _________ agent, although it is being used in caries prevention | hypersensitivity |
| ____________ is an effective aid that allows a patient to actually see plaque on their teeth. It is available in tablet or liquid form | disclosing agent |
| after plaque is thoroughly removed, it takes ______ hours for it to form again | 24 |
| 2 basic types of toothbrushes | manual electric |
| ____bristled brushes are recommended by dental professionals | soft |
| bristles may be ____ or ______ | natural or nylon |
| nylon bristle brushes are preferred because... | the ends are rounded and polished, which makes the toothbrush safer |
| toothbrushes should be replaced as soon as the bristles show signs of wear or begin to splay outward, usually after about ________ weeks | 8-12 |
| 3 tooth brushing techniques: | Bass Method Stillman Technique Charter Technique |
| which method is the most frequently recommended brushing technique | Bass Method |
| Bass Method: | -brush tilted to a 45 degree angle -back and forth motion |
| ________ removes interproximal bacteria plaque and over time reduces interproximal bleeding | dental floss or tape |
| dental floss if ______ in shape | circular |
| _____ is flat in shape | dental tape |
| when should dental floss be used? | before toothbrushing |
| special devices that are recommended as aids for cleaning between teeth with large or open interdental spaces and under fixed bridges are called | interdental aids |
| interdental aid examples: | -end tuft brushes -bridge threaders -automatic flossers -perio-aid -prosthetic brush |
| toothpaste basic ingredients: | -mild abrasive -humectant -flavor -thickening agent -detergent |
| 2 main types of mouth rinse | cosmetic therapeutic |
| _______ AKA dental water jets, deliver a pulsating stream of water or chemical agent through a nozzle to the teeth and gingivae | oral irrigation |
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