Dental Health and Infectious Diseases Overview
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What is hepatitis?

Virus that is most resistant to chemical and physical agents

What happens anteriorly when the patient is opened widely?

The articular disk moves

What are odontoblasts?

Cells injured during the overheating of amalgam polishing

Juvenile perio is associated with what?

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What is a serious limitation of hoes?

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On which root surfaces of a maxillary first premolar are longitudinal developmental grooves likely to be found?

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What is rubella known for?

<p>Virus that is most likely to pass the placenta and produce congenital defects in the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What leads to the adoption of community water fluoridation?

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What is a person most likely to have at age 35 if they moved to an area with 10ppm fluoride after living in a non-fluoridated community?

<p>Increased fluoride stored in bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are certain amino acids termed essential?

<p>They cannot be synthesized in the body at a sufficient rate to meet the body requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are bacterial spores a problem in sterilization for instruments and equipment?

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What do baseline program data measure?

<p>The extent to which a dental health program is achieving their objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the caries prevalence?

<p>The amount of untreated dental caries in a population at a given time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is fluorapatite resistant to tooth decay?

<p>Has a stable energy bond with calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mineralization degree of normal cementum approximately that of?

<p>Bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of an impression obtained with a hydrocolloid impression material?

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What does periodontal regeneration heal by forming?

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What is the most effective method for surveying indigent people in a community about oral hygiene practices?

<p>Interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamins' deficiency can cause a patient to have abnormal hemostasis?

<p>C and K</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common artery used for determining pulse rate in a conscious adult?

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What mediates humoral immunity?

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By standing three meters instead of one meter from the source of radiation, by what factor is the resultant exposure decreased?

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What causes excessive delayed expansion of an amalgam restoration?

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What should the dental hygienist do when treating a patient with compromised pulmonary function?

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What does a space maintainer placed in the mandibular arch of an 8-year-old child usually serve to do?

<p>Prevent loss of arch space</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is epi?

<p>A sympathomimetic drug that can cause an increase in blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the bronchus, pulmonary veins, and arteries, nerves and lymphatics enter the lungs?

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What does cuboidal epithelium with extensive keratinization consist of?

<p>The epithelial attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is most likely happening if a patient during a prophy experiences a sudden loss of breath, labored breathing, cold clammy skin and pain radiating to the left shoulder and arm?

<p>Coronary occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is resilience and firmness of the gingiva due primarily to?

<p>Collagenous tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sequence of working strokes is most effective and efficient for performing root planing with curets?

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What should the max diameter of x-ray beam at the entry of the skin surface be no greater than?

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What rays are most apt to be absorbed by skin?

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What is the primary cause of inflammatory periodontal disease in diabetic patients?

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Hepatitis Virus

A virus known for its resistance to various chemicals and physical agents, making it difficult to eliminate.

Anterior Disk Movement

Refers to the movement of the articular disk in the temporomandibular joint when the patient opens their mouth wide.

Odontoblast Damage

These cells are damaged during the polishing of amalgam restorations due to excessive heat generated by the polishing process.

Juvenile Periodontitis

A form of periodontal disease characterized by distinct bacteria and issues with immune cells (PMNs).

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Hoes

These tools are limited in their ability to conform to curved surfaces.

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Maxillary First Premolar

The palatal roots of these teeth often have long grooves running down them.

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Rubella Virus

This virus can pass from a pregnant woman to her fetus, potentially causing birth defects.

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Community Water Fluoridation

Adding fluoride to the public water supply has a higher chance of being adopted if local leaders support it.

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Fluoride in Bone

A person who moves from a non-fluoridated area to a fluoridated area may have increased fluoride stored in their bones over time.

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Essential Amino Acids

These essential building blocks for protein cannot be made by the body and must be obtained from the diet.

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Bacterial Spores

These resistant structures pose a challenge for sterilization because they can withstand harsh treatments.

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Baseline Program Data

This data is vital for determining whether a dental health program is achieving its goals.

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Caries Prevalence

This measurement indicates the percentage of untreated cavities in a population at a specific time.

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Fluorapatite

This mineral is highly resistant to tooth decay because its bond with calcium is very strong.

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Cementum Mineralization

The process of cementum forming is similar to the way bone mineralizes.

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Hydrocolloid Impression Material

A major drawback of this material is that it changes shape over time.

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Periodontal Regeneration

This process involves the formation of new gum tissue around the tooth.

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Community Surveys

Interviews are the most effective way to learn about oral hygiene habits in low-income communities.

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Vitamin C and K Deficiencies

Deficiencies in these vitamins can lead to problems with blood clotting.

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Radial Artery

This artery is often used to check pulse rates in conscious adults.

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Humoral Immunity

This type of immunity involves B lymphocytes, which produce antibodies to fight infections.

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Radiation Exposure

Moving further away from a radiation source significantly reduces exposure.

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Delayed Expansion of Amalgam

This problem occurs when moisture contaminates the amalgam during mixing or packing.

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Compromised Pulmonary Function

Adjusting the dental chair to a more upright position helps patients with breathing problems.

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Space Maintainer

This device helps prevent teeth from shifting out of position, especially in children with missing teeth.

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Epinephrine (Epi)

This drug can increase blood pressure by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system.

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Hilus of the Lung

This is the point where the bronchus, blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic system enter the lung.

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Epithelial Attachment

This structure, made of specialized cells, connects the gum tissue to the tooth.

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Coronary Occlusion

This can happen suddenly during dental cleaning and is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.

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Gingival Resilience

The firmness and resilience of the gums are mainly due to this type of tissue.

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Root Planing Technique

This technique uses short, controlled strokes followed by longer strokes to remove plaque and calculus from tooth roots.

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X-ray Beam Diameter

The size of the x-ray beam at the skin level should not exceed this measurement.

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X-ray Absorption

Longer wavelength x-rays are more easily absorbed by the skin.

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Dental Plaque

This sticky film is often identified as the main culprit in gum disease, especially in individuals with diabetes.

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Study Notes

Hepatitis

  • A virus notable for its resistance to chemical and physical agents.

Anteriorly

  • Refers to the movement of the articular disk when the patient's mouth is opened widely.

Odontoblasts

  • Cells that are damaged during the overheating of an amalgam while polishing.

Juvenile Periodontitis

  • Associated with unique microflora and defects in polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) function.

Hoes

  • Tools that have a significant limitation in adapting to curved surfaces.

Maxillary First Premolar

  • The palatal root surfaces typically exhibit longitudinal developmental grooves.

Rubella

  • A virus that can cross the placenta and result in congenital defects in the fetus.

Community Water Fluoridation

  • Public endorsements from local leaders significantly increase the likelihood of adopting this health measure.

Fluoride and Bone

  • A person who lived in a non-fluoridated community and moved to an area with 10ppm fluoride at age 11 may have increased fluoride stored in bones by age 35.

Essential Amino Acids

  • They cannot be produced in sufficient quantity by the body to meet its needs, making them essential in the diet.

Bacterial Spores

  • They pose a challenge in sterilization processes due to their resistance to physical and chemical agents.

Baseline Program Data

  • Essential for evaluating how well a dental health program meets its objectives.

Caries Prevalence

  • Refers to the level of untreated dental caries present in a population at a specific time.

Fluorapatite

  • Its resistance to tooth decay is due to its stable energy bond with calcium.

Cementum Mineralization

  • The mineralization of normal cementum is similar to that of bone.

Hydrocolloid Impression Material

  • A significant disadvantage is the lack of dimensional stability.

Periodontal Regeneration

  • Involves the creation of new crevicular epithelium.

Community Surveys

  • Interviews are the most effective method for assessing oral hygiene practices among indigent populations.

Vitamin Deficiencies

  • Lack of vitamins C and K can lead to abnormal hemostasis in patients.

Radial Artery

  • It is the most commonly used artery for checking pulse rates in conscious adults.

Humoral Immunity

  • Mediated by B lymphocytes.

Radiation Exposure

  • Standing three meters away from a radiation source reduces exposure by a factor of nine compared to standing one meter away.

Delayed Expansion of Amalgam

  • Caused by moisture contamination during the mixing or condensation process.

Compromised Pulmonary Function

  • Treating such patients involves adjusting the dental chair to a more upright position.

Space Maintainer

  • Its role in the mandibular arch for an 8-year-old is primarily to prevent the loss of arch space.

Epinephrine (Epi)

  • A sympathomimetic drug that can lead to increased blood pressure.

Hilus of the Lung

  • The entry point for the bronchus, pulmonary veins, arteries, and associated nerves and lymphatics into the lung.

Epithelial Attachment

  • Comprised of cuboidal epithelium featuring extensive keratinization.

Coronary Occlusion

  • A possible cause of sudden difficulty breathing and radiating pain during a dental prophylaxis.

Gingival Resilience

  • Primarily attributed to collagenous tissue providing firmness and resilience.

Root Planing Technique

  • Most effective technique employs short, even strokes followed by longer strokes.

X-ray Beam Diameter

  • The maximum diameter of the x-ray beam at the skin's surface should not exceed 2.75 inches.

X-ray Absorption

  • Long wavelength rays are more readily absorbed by the skin.

Dental Plaque

  • Identified as the primary cause of inflammatory periodontal disease, particularly in diabetic patients.

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This quiz covers various essential topics related to dental health and common infectious diseases. It includes information on hepatitis, rubella, and the effects of fluoride in dental care. Test your knowledge on these critical health concepts and their implications in dental practice.

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