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Calculus is considered a risk factor because:
Calculus is considered a risk factor because:
- Calculus is the primary cause of periodontal disease
- The surface of calculus is irregular and provides a place for bacteria to grow undisturbed (correct)
- The surface of calculus can damage the adjacent soft tissue through direct trauma
- The bacteria derive many of their needed nutrients from the hard calculus deposits
Dental calculus is mineralised petrified dental plaque and does not directly cause to progression of periodontal disease
Dental calculus is mineralised petrified dental plaque and does not directly cause to progression of periodontal disease
False (B)
Kate attends the dental surgery presenting complaining that she always forms calculus on her lower anterior linguals and upper buccal molars. You reassured Kate with the following information (Select the most appropriate answer)
Kate attends the dental surgery presenting complaining that she always forms calculus on her lower anterior linguals and upper buccal molars. You reassured Kate with the following information (Select the most appropriate answer)
- Kate is predisposed to forming calculus in these areas
- Kate is more at risk for forming calculus in these areas as they are located near salivary glands (correct)
- There is a genetic link on where people form calculus
- Kate is may have a high calcium diet and this means she will make more calculus
- Kate is just unlucky
Methods of calculus detection are:
Methods of calculus detection are:
Sam has had several crowns and implants fitted seven months ago. He has only attended the dental hygiene appointment for the first time since the prosthesis were fitted. (Select the most appropriate answer)
Sam has had several crowns and implants fitted seven months ago. He has only attended the dental hygiene appointment for the first time since the prosthesis were fitted. (Select the most appropriate answer)
Supra and sub gingival calculus both derive their minerals from saliva
Supra and sub gingival calculus both derive their minerals from saliva
The composition of dental calculus consists of organic & inorganic substances
The composition of dental calculus consists of organic & inorganic substances
The composition of inorganic material in dental calculus is 10-30%
The composition of inorganic material in dental calculus is 10-30%
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for attachment of calculus to a tooth surface?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for attachment of calculus to a tooth surface?
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Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Paris
