Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the most common location for the development of supragingival calculus?
What is the most common location for the development of supragingival calculus?
- Lingual surfaces of the maxillary incisors
- Lingual surfaces of the mandibular incisors
- Buccal surfaces of the mandibular molars
- Buccal surfaces of the maxillary molars (correct)
What percentage of the inorganic component of supragingival calculus is reported to be calcium phosphate?
What percentage of the inorganic component of supragingival calculus is reported to be calcium phosphate?
- 90%
- 50%
- 30%
- 76% (correct)
Where is subgingival calculus located in relation to the marginal gingiva?
Where is subgingival calculus located in relation to the marginal gingiva?
- At the same level as the marginal gingiva
- Below the marginal gingiva (correct)
- Above the marginal gingiva
- Adjacent to the marginal gingiva
Which crystal form is detected most frequently in supragingival calculus?
Which crystal form is detected most frequently in supragingival calculus?
What is the organic component of calculus composed of?
What is the organic component of calculus composed of?
What mineralizes dental plaque to form calculus?
What mineralizes dental plaque to form calculus?
Which of the following is a primary cause of gingival inflammation?
Which of the following is a primary cause of gingival inflammation?
What is the composition of calculus?
What is the composition of calculus?
Where is supragingival calculus located?
Where is supragingival calculus located?
What color is supragingival calculus usually?
What color is supragingival calculus usually?
After removal, what may rapidly recur especially in the lingual area of the mandibular incisors?
After removal, what may rapidly recur especially in the lingual area of the mandibular incisors?
Apart from bacterial plaque, which of the following is a predisposing factor for gingival inflammation?
Apart from bacterial plaque, which of the following is a predisposing factor for gingival inflammation?
Which of the following dental restorations is most likely to increase plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation?
Which of the following dental restorations is most likely to increase plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation?
What is a common effect of periimplantitis?
What is a common effect of periimplantitis?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of mechanical trauma and inflammation in restorative dentistry procedures?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of mechanical trauma and inflammation in restorative dentistry procedures?
What is a possible consequence of uneven marginal ridges of contiguous posterior teeth?
What is a possible consequence of uneven marginal ridges of contiguous posterior teeth?
What is a potential effect of orthodontic treatment on the gingival ecosystem?
What is a potential effect of orthodontic treatment on the gingival ecosystem?
What is a common cause of mechanical forms of trauma associated with periodontal disease?
What is a common cause of mechanical forms of trauma associated with periodontal disease?
What is the source of mineralization for supragingival calculus?
What is the source of mineralization for supragingival calculus?
At what rate does early plaque of heavy calculus formers contain more calcium compared to noncalculus formers?
At what rate does early plaque of heavy calculus formers contain more calcium compared to noncalculus formers?
What is the primary cause of gingival inflammation caused by materia alba?
What is the primary cause of gingival inflammation caused by materia alba?
What primarily contributes to the formation of dental stains?
What primarily contributes to the formation of dental stains?
What are iatrogenic factors in relation to dental restorations or prostheses?
What are iatrogenic factors in relation to dental restorations or prostheses?
Why do overhanging margins of dental restorations contribute to the development of periodontal disease?
Why do overhanging margins of dental restorations contribute to the development of periodontal disease?
What is the main cause of acute gingival inflammation according to the passage?
What is the main cause of acute gingival inflammation according to the passage?
What is the predominant causative factor of breath malodor according to the passage?
What is the predominant causative factor of breath malodor according to the passage?
What is the relationship between periodontal disease and volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) according to the passage?
What is the relationship between periodontal disease and volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) according to the passage?
What is the impact of VSCs on periodontal surgery and implant insertion according to the passage?
What is the impact of VSCs on periodontal surgery and implant insertion according to the passage?
What is a possible cause of breath malodor within the dentition according to the passage?
What is a possible cause of breath malodor within the dentition according to the passage?
What factor determines whether certain gases in the breath can be smelled or not according to the passage?
What factor determines whether certain gases in the breath can be smelled or not according to the passage?
What is the capacity of a molecule to stay present and remain the cause of smell called?
What is the capacity of a molecule to stay present and remain the cause of smell called?
What kind of condition is Ozena?
What kind of condition is Ozena?
What causes the fishy odor of breath in Trimethylaminuria?
What causes the fishy odor of breath in Trimethylaminuria?
What is the sweet, musty, or slightly fecal aroma of the breath associated with liver diseases called?
What is the sweet, musty, or slightly fecal aroma of the breath associated with liver diseases called?
What do patients with chronic bronchitis often experience?
What do patients with chronic bronchitis often experience?
What metabolic disorder leads to abnormal amounts of trimethylamine in the body?
What metabolic disorder leads to abnormal amounts of trimethylamine in the body?
What causes a sweet, musty, or slightly fecal aroma in patients with liver diseases?
What causes a sweet, musty, or slightly fecal aroma in patients with liver diseases?
What causes a typical fishy odor in kidney insufficiency?
What causes a typical fishy odor in kidney insufficiency?
What causes an increase in VSC levels in the expired air around the day of ovulation and in the perimenstrual period?
What causes an increase in VSC levels in the expired air around the day of ovulation and in the perimenstrual period?
What kind of questionnaire should be used to start each consultation regarding breath malodor?
What kind of questionnaire should be used to start each consultation regarding breath malodor?
What is the composition of supragingival calculus?
What is the composition of supragingival calculus?
Where is subgingival calculus located in relation to the gingival margin?
Where is subgingival calculus located in relation to the gingival margin?
What are the primary causes of gingival inflammation according to the passage?
What are the primary causes of gingival inflammation according to the passage?
What are some examples of the other predisposing factors for gingival inflammation mentioned in the passage?
What are some examples of the other predisposing factors for gingival inflammation mentioned in the passage?
What is the color and consistency of supragingival calculus?
What is the color and consistency of supragingival calculus?
What is the clinical location of supragingival calculus?
What is the clinical location of supragingival calculus?
What are the potential consequences of subgingival margins?
What are the potential consequences of subgingival margins?
What is the prevalence range of periimplantitis among implant supported prosthesis/restoration?
What is the prevalence range of periimplantitis among implant supported prosthesis/restoration?
How do overcontoured crowns and restorations affect oral hygiene measures?
How do overcontoured crowns and restorations affect oral hygiene measures?
What is the potential consequence of the forceful packing of a gingival retraction cord into the sulcus?
What is the potential consequence of the forceful packing of a gingival retraction cord into the sulcus?
How does malocclusion affect plaque control?
How does malocclusion affect plaque control?
What are some examples of self-inflicted injurious habits that may contribute to periodontal disease?
What are some examples of self-inflicted injurious habits that may contribute to periodontal disease?
What are the two most common locations for the development of supragingival calculus?
What are the two most common locations for the development of supragingival calculus?
What percentage of the inorganic component of supragingival calculus is reported to be calcium phosphate?
What percentage of the inorganic component of supragingival calculus is reported to be calcium phosphate?
What is the approximate percentage of hydroxyapatite in supragingival calculus?
What is the approximate percentage of hydroxyapatite in supragingival calculus?
What is the organic component of calculus composed of?
What is the organic component of calculus composed of?
Where is subgingival calculus located in relation to the marginal gingiva?
Where is subgingival calculus located in relation to the marginal gingiva?
What is the primary inorganic component of calculus?
What is the primary inorganic component of calculus?
What is the source of mineralization for subgingival calculus?
What is the source of mineralization for subgingival calculus?
What are the early plaque components of heavy calculus formers reported to contain more of compared to noncalculus formers?
What are the early plaque components of heavy calculus formers reported to contain more of compared to noncalculus formers?
What forms initially in the intercellular matrix and on the bacterial surfaces during calcification?
What forms initially in the intercellular matrix and on the bacterial surfaces during calcification?
What is the primary cause of gingival inflammation caused by materia alba?
What is the primary cause of gingival inflammation caused by materia alba?
What is the name for the accumulation of microorganisms, desquamated epithelial cells, leukocytes, and a mixture of salivary proteins and lipids, with few or no food particles, which lacks the regular internal pattern observed in plaque?
What is the name for the accumulation of microorganisms, desquamated epithelial cells, leukocytes, and a mixture of salivary proteins and lipids, with few or no food particles, which lacks the regular internal pattern observed in plaque?
What primarily contributes to the formation of dental stains?
What primarily contributes to the formation of dental stains?
What are the two main forms of smokeless tobacco?
What are the two main forms of smokeless tobacco?
What are the predominant causative factors of breath malodor according to the passage?
What are the predominant causative factors of breath malodor according to the passage?
What is the relationship between VSC levels in the mouth and periodontal pockets?
What is the relationship between VSC levels in the mouth and periodontal pockets?
What is the primary cause of acute gingival inflammation according to the passage?
What is the primary cause of acute gingival inflammation according to the passage?
What are the characteristics that determine the perception of the molecules causing breath malodor?
What are the characteristics that determine the perception of the molecules causing breath malodor?
What is the composition of supragingival calculus?
What is the composition of supragingival calculus?
What is the odor power defined as?
What is the odor power defined as?
What is the typical breath odor associated with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
What is the typical breath odor associated with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
What is the prevalence of Trimethylaminuria in the United Kingdom?
What is the prevalence of Trimethylaminuria in the United Kingdom?
What is the typical breath odor associated with kidney insufficiency caused by chronic glomerulonephritis?
What is the typical breath odor associated with kidney insufficiency caused by chronic glomerulonephritis?
What is the capacity of a molecule to stay present and remain the cause of smell called?
What is the capacity of a molecule to stay present and remain the cause of smell called?
What is the breath odor associated with liver diseases termed?
What is the breath odor associated with liver diseases termed?
What is the breath odor associated with Trimethylaminuria?
What is the breath odor associated with Trimethylaminuria?
What is the cause of breath malodor within the dentition according to the passage?
What is the cause of breath malodor within the dentition according to the passage?
What is a rare atrophic condition of the nasal mucosa caused by Klebsiella ozaenae?
What is a rare atrophic condition of the nasal mucosa caused by Klebsiella ozaenae?
What is the typical breath odor that can develop at certain moments during the menstrual cycle?
What is the typical breath odor that can develop at certain moments during the menstrual cycle?
Calculus consists of mineralized bacterial plaque that forms on the surfaces of natural teeth and dental prostheses. Supragingival calculus is located ______ to the gingival margin and therefore is visible in the oral cavity.
Calculus consists of mineralized bacterial plaque that forms on the surfaces of natural teeth and dental prostheses. Supragingival calculus is located ______ to the gingival margin and therefore is visible in the oral cavity.
The primary cause of gingival inflammation is bacterial plaque. Other predisposing factors include calculus, faulty restorations, complications associated with orthodontic therapy, self-inflicted injuries, and the use of ______, in addition to several others.
The primary cause of gingival inflammation is bacterial plaque. Other predisposing factors include calculus, faulty restorations, complications associated with orthodontic therapy, self-inflicted injuries, and the use of ______, in addition to several others.
Supragingival calculus is usually white or whitish yellow in color; hard, with a claylike consistency; and easily detached from the tooth surface. After removal, it may rapidly recur, especially in the lingual area of the ______ incisors.
Supragingival calculus is usually white or whitish yellow in color; hard, with a claylike consistency; and easily detached from the tooth surface. After removal, it may rapidly recur, especially in the lingual area of the ______ incisors.
Other predisposing factors to gingival inflammation include calculus, faulty restorations, complications associated with orthodontic therapy, self-inflicted injuries, and the use of tobacco, in addition to several others. These will be discussed ______.
Other predisposing factors to gingival inflammation include calculus, faulty restorations, complications associated with orthodontic therapy, self-inflicted injuries, and the use of tobacco, in addition to several others. These will be discussed ______.
Supragingival calculus is usually white or whitish yellow in color; hard, with a claylike consistency; and easily detached from the tooth surface. After removal, it may rapidly recur, especially in the ______ area of the mandibular incisors.
Supragingival calculus is usually white or whitish yellow in color; hard, with a claylike consistency; and easily detached from the tooth surface. After removal, it may rapidly recur, especially in the ______ area of the mandibular incisors.
The primary cause of gingival inflammation is bacterial plaque. Other predisposing factors include ______, faulty restorations, complications associated with orthodontic therapy, self-inflicted injuries, and the use of tobacco, in addition to several others.
The primary cause of gingival inflammation is bacterial plaque. Other predisposing factors include ______, faulty restorations, complications associated with orthodontic therapy, self-inflicted injuries, and the use of tobacco, in addition to several others.
The color of supragingival calculus is typically dark brown or ____________ in color.
The color of supragingival calculus is typically dark brown or ____________ in color.
The two most common locations for the development of supragingival calculus are the buccal surfaces of the maxillary molars and the lingual surfaces of the mandibular ____________ teeth.
The two most common locations for the development of supragingival calculus are the buccal surfaces of the maxillary molars and the lingual surfaces of the mandibular ____________ teeth.
The composition of supragingival calculus consists of approximately 76% calcium phosphate, 3% calcium carbonate, and traces of ____________ phosphate.
The composition of supragingival calculus consists of approximately 76% calcium phosphate, 3% calcium carbonate, and traces of ____________ phosphate.
The percentage of inorganic constituents in calculus is similar to that of other calcified tissues of the body, with the principal inorganic components being approximately 39% calcium, 19% phosphorus, 2% carbon dioxide, and 1% ____________.
The percentage of inorganic constituents in calculus is similar to that of other calcified tissues of the body, with the principal inorganic components being approximately 39% calcium, 19% phosphorus, 2% carbon dioxide, and 1% ____________.
The four main crystal forms found in supragingival calculus and their approximate percentages are hydroxyapatite (58%), magnesium whitlockite (21%), octacalcium phosphate (12%), and ____________ (9%).
The four main crystal forms found in supragingival calculus and their approximate percentages are hydroxyapatite (58%), magnesium whitlockite (21%), octacalcium phosphate (12%), and ____________ (9%).
Subgingival margins are associated with large amounts of ______, more severe gingivitis, and deeper pockets.
Subgingival margins are associated with large amounts of ______, more severe gingivitis, and deeper pockets.
Between 1.9% and 9.1% of the organic component of calculus is carbohydrate, which consists of galactose, glucose, rhamnose, mannose, glucuronic acid, galactosamine, and sometimes arabinose, galacturonic acid, and ____________.
Between 1.9% and 9.1% of the organic component of calculus is carbohydrate, which consists of galactose, glucose, rhamnose, mannose, glucuronic acid, galactosamine, and sometimes arabinose, galacturonic acid, and ____________.
Overcontoured crowns and restorations tend to accumulate ______ and handicap oral hygiene measures.
Overcontoured crowns and restorations tend to accumulate ______ and handicap oral hygiene measures.
In general, restorative materials are not in themselves injurious to the ______ tissues.
In general, restorative materials are not in themselves injurious to the ______ tissues.
Several investigations have shown that, after the insertion of partial dentures, mobility of the abutment teeth, gingival inflammation, and periodontal pocket formation all ______.
Several investigations have shown that, after the insertion of partial dentures, mobility of the abutment teeth, gingival inflammation, and periodontal pocket formation all ______.
The irregular alignment of teeth as found in cases of malocclusion may make ______ control more difficult.
The irregular alignment of teeth as found in cases of malocclusion may make ______ control more difficult.
Patients may not be aware of their self-inflicted injurious habits that may be important to the initiation and progression of their ______ disease.
Patients may not be aware of their self-inflicted injurious habits that may be important to the initiation and progression of their ______ disease.
Calcifying plaques may become 50% mineralized in ext{______} days and 60% to 90% mineralized in 12 days
Calcifying plaques may become 50% mineralized in ext{______} days and 60% to 90% mineralized in 12 days
The calcium concentration/content in plaque is 2 to 20 times that found in ext{______}
The calcium concentration/content in plaque is 2 to 20 times that found in ext{______}
Early plaque of heavy calculus formers contains more calcium, three times more phosphorus, and less ext{______} than that of noncalculus formers
Early plaque of heavy calculus formers contains more calcium, three times more phosphorus, and less ext{______} than that of noncalculus formers
Crystals form initially in the intercellular matrix and on the bacterial surfaces and finally within the ext{______}
Crystals form initially in the intercellular matrix and on the bacterial surfaces and finally within the ext{______}
The irritating effect of materia alba on the gingiva is caused by ext{______} and their products
The irritating effect of materia alba on the gingiva is caused by ext{______} and their products
Overhanging margins of dental restorations contribute to the development of periodontal disease by changing the ecologic balance of the gingival sulcus to an area that favors the growth of disease-associated organisms at the expense of the health-associated organisms and inhibiting the patient’s access to remove accumulated ext{______}
Overhanging margins of dental restorations contribute to the development of periodontal disease by changing the ecologic balance of the gingival sulcus to an area that favors the growth of disease-associated organisms at the expense of the health-associated organisms and inhibiting the patient’s access to remove accumulated ext{______}
Acute gingival inflammation may be caused by chemical irritation that results from either sensitivity or nonspecific tissue injury. In allergic inflammatory states, the gingival changes range from simple erythema to painful vesicle formation and ______
Acute gingival inflammation may be caused by chemical irritation that results from either sensitivity or nonspecific tissue injury. In allergic inflammatory states, the gingival changes range from simple erythema to painful vesicle formation and ______
Severe reactions to ordinarily innocuous mouthwashes, dentifrices, and denture materials are often explainable on the basis of chemical irritation that results from either sensitivity or nonspecific tissue ______
Severe reactions to ordinarily innocuous mouthwashes, dentifrices, and denture materials are often explainable on the basis of chemical irritation that results from either sensitivity or nonspecific tissue ______
In the vast majority, breath malodor originates from the oral cavity. Gingivitis, periodontitis, and especially tongue coating are the predominant causative ______
In the vast majority, breath malodor originates from the oral cavity. Gingivitis, periodontitis, and especially tongue coating are the predominant causative ______
The dorsal tongue mucosa, with an area of 25 cm2, shows a very irregular surface topography. The posterior part exhibits a number of oval cryptolymphatic units, which roughen the surface of this area. The anterior part is even rougher because of the high number of ______
The dorsal tongue mucosa, with an area of 25 cm2, shows a very irregular surface topography. The posterior part exhibits a number of oval cryptolymphatic units, which roughen the surface of this area. The anterior part is even rougher because of the high number of ______
A relationship between periodontitis and oral malodor has been shown. However, not all patients with gingivitis and/or periodontitis complain about bad breath, and there is some disagreement in the literature as to what extent oral malodor and periodontal disease are ______
A relationship between periodontitis and oral malodor has been shown. However, not all patients with gingivitis and/or periodontitis complain about bad breath, and there is some disagreement in the literature as to what extent oral malodor and periodontal disease are ______
Patients with xerostomia often present with large amounts of plaque on teeth and an extensive tongue ______
Patients with xerostomia often present with large amounts of plaque on teeth and an extensive tongue ______
The odor power is the extent of concentration that is necessary to increase the odor score with one unit. 4. The volatility of the compound: Malodorous molecules only express themselves when they become ______.
The odor power is the extent of concentration that is necessary to increase the odor score with one unit. 4. The volatility of the compound: Malodorous molecules only express themselves when they become ______.
The substantivity: The capacity of the molecule to stay present and thus to remain the cause of ______.
The substantivity: The capacity of the molecule to stay present and thus to remain the cause of ______.
During chronic or purulent tonsillitis, the deep crypts of the tonsils accumulate debris and bacteria, especially periopathogens, resulting in ______.
During chronic or purulent tonsillitis, the deep crypts of the tonsils accumulate debris and bacteria, especially periopathogens, resulting in ______.
In the crypts, even calculus (e.g., subgingivally) can be formed (tonsilloliths or tonsil ______).
In the crypts, even calculus (e.g., subgingivally) can be formed (tonsilloliths or tonsil ______).
Ozena (caused by Klebsiella ozaenae) is a rare atrophic condition of the nasal mucosa, with the appearance of crusts that causes a very strong breath ______.
Ozena (caused by Klebsiella ozaenae) is a rare atrophic condition of the nasal mucosa, with the appearance of crusts that causes a very strong breath ______.
Patients with various degrees of hepatocellular failure and/or portosystemic shunting of blood may acquire a sweet, musty, or even slightly fecal aroma of the breath, termed fetor ______.
Patients with various degrees of hepatocellular failure and/or portosystemic shunting of blood may acquire a sweet, musty, or even slightly fecal aroma of the breath, termed fetor ______.
Kidney insufficiency, primarily caused by chronic glomerulonephritis, will lead to an increase of the amines dimethylamine and trimethylamine, which causes a typical fishy ______ of the breath.
Kidney insufficiency, primarily caused by chronic glomerulonephritis, will lead to an increase of the amines dimethylamine and trimethylamine, which causes a typical fishy ______ of the breath.
Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus results in the accumulation of ketones, which have a sweet smell, like the odor of rotten ______.
Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus results in the accumulation of ketones, which have a sweet smell, like the odor of rotten ______.
Trimethylaminuria is a hereditary metabolic disorder that leads to a typical fishy ______ of the breath, urine, sweat, and other bodily secretions.
Trimethylaminuria is a hereditary metabolic disorder that leads to a typical fishy ______ of the breath, urine, sweat, and other bodily secretions.
At certain moments during the menstrual cycle, a typical breath ______ can develop; partners are often well aware of this odor.
At certain moments during the menstrual cycle, a typical breath ______ can develop; partners are often well aware of this odor.