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Erythroplakia is a type of dental caries.
Erythroplakia is a type of dental caries.
False
Radiographs are used to determine the internal state of the teeth.
Radiographs are used to determine the internal state of the teeth.
True
Preventive dentistry is focused on treating oral diseases after they occur.
Preventive dentistry is focused on treating oral diseases after they occur.
False
Dentists do not provide education to patients on preventive measures.
Dentists do not provide education to patients on preventive measures.
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Streptococcus mutans bacteria produce acid that helps to strengthen tooth tissues.
Streptococcus mutans bacteria produce acid that helps to strengthen tooth tissues.
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Incipient caries refers to widespread or growing tooth decay.
Incipient caries refers to widespread or growing tooth decay.
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Lesions that affect tooth tissues are called gingivitis.
Lesions that affect tooth tissues are called gingivitis.
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Arrested caries shows progressive tendency.
Arrested caries shows progressive tendency.
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Periodontitis is the inflammation of the gingiva without involvement of deeper periosteal tissues.
Periodontitis is the inflammation of the gingiva without involvement of deeper periosteal tissues.
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Pericoronitis is the inflammation of the gingiva.
Pericoronitis is the inflammation of the gingiva.
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Compound cavity involves decay on three surfaces of the tooth.
Compound cavity involves decay on three surfaces of the tooth.
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Using fluoride is important in preventing tooth decay.
Using fluoride is important in preventing tooth decay.
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Leukoplakia is a condition characterized by white patches on the skin.
Leukoplakia is a condition characterized by white patches on the skin.
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Class VI caries classification is used in operative dentistry.
Class VI caries classification is used in operative dentistry.
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Inspecting oral tissues is not necessary to determine the condition of the mouth.
Inspecting oral tissues is not necessary to determine the condition of the mouth.
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Preventive treatment cannot be performed in the dental clinic.
Preventive treatment cannot be performed in the dental clinic.
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Fluorosis is a condition that can cause strengthening of enamel tissue.
Fluorosis is a condition that can cause strengthening of enamel tissue.
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Systemic fluoride is taken orally through mouthwashes and toothpastes.
Systemic fluoride is taken orally through mouthwashes and toothpastes.
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Topical fluoride is placed on the tooth surfaces through ingestion.
Topical fluoride is placed on the tooth surfaces through ingestion.
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Rinse is a type of mouthwash that reduces the acquired pellicle on the tooth surfaces.
Rinse is a type of mouthwash that reduces the acquired pellicle on the tooth surfaces.
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Dentifrice is a type of toothbrush used to clean teeth and prevent halitosis.
Dentifrice is a type of toothbrush used to clean teeth and prevent halitosis.
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Floss holders can be used to hold or insert floss under bridgework and between teeth.
Floss holders can be used to hold or insert floss under bridgework and between teeth.
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Interdental brushes are used to clean the teeth and prevent gingival problems.
Interdental brushes are used to clean the teeth and prevent gingival problems.
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Wooden picks are used to stimulate interproximal gingival tissue circulation.
Wooden picks are used to stimulate interproximal gingival tissue circulation.
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Study Notes
Preventive Dentistry
- Preventive dentistry employs strategies and agents to forestall the onset of disease, reverse the progress of the disease, and arrest the disease process before secondary preventive treatment becomes necessary.
- Dentists instruct patients in prevention education, including proper toothbrushing and flossing, diet correction, and home treatment.
Oral Tissues Diseases
- Oral lesion: an altered inflammatory tissue or infected patch in the skin, associated with pain, swelling, or pus.
- Gingivitis: inflammation of the gingival tissues, causing redness and swelling, often due to irritants, disease, habits, improper hygiene, and poor general or nutritional health.
- Periodontitis: inflammation of the gingiva with involvement of deeper periosteal tissues, indicated by formation of pockets and bone loss.
- Pericoronitis: inflammation around the crown of a tooth, often occurring with erupting third molar teeth.
- Leukoplakia: white patches on oral tissues, particularly the tongue, which may become malignant.
- Erythroplakia: red tissue patches on oral mucosa, particularly the palate or mouth floor, which may be precancerous.
Teeth Diseases and Dental Caries
- Dental caries (tooth decay) is caused by Streptococcus mutans bacteria, which produce acid to destroy tooth tissues through decalcification and demineralization.
- Types of dental decay:
- Incipient caries: beginning decay.
- Rampant caries: widespread or growing decay.
- Recurrent caries: decay occurring under or near repaired margins of tooth restorations.
- Arrested caries: decay showing no progressive tendency.
- Classification of dental caries:
- Simple cavity: decay involving one surface of the tooth.
- Compound cavity: decay involving two surfaces of a tooth.
- Complex cavity: decay involving more than two surfaces of a tooth.
- Operative dentistry classification: Class I through Class VI, according to operative needs, instrumentation, and procedures associated with the lesion.
Home Preventive Techniques
- Fluoride use is essential in prevention:
- Regulated fluoride use: regular intake or use of fluorinated water and vitamins, mouthwashes, and toothpastes containing fluoride.
- Fluorosis: condition caused by excessive fluoride ingestion, resulting in mottling and discoloration of enamel tissue.
- Systemic fluoride: fluoride taken orally, in the water supply, drops, or vitamins.
- Topical fluoride: fluoride placed on tooth surfaces, such as liquids, gels, and pastes.
- Additional home prevention aids:
- Rinse: anti-plaque mouth rinses containing therapeutic chemicals to reduce plaque.
- Mouthwash: breath-freshening rinses to reduce acquired pellicle on tooth surfaces.
- Disclosing dyes: red/blue food colouring or sodium fluorescein solution to disclose or stain plaque or acquired pellicle.
- Powered toothbrushes: electric or battery-driven devices used to clean teeth.
- Dentifrice: tooth powder or toothpaste used to clean teeth and prevent halitosis.
- Floss holders/threaders: devices used to hold or insert floss under bridgework and between teeth.
- Interdental brushes/picks: handles that hold small brush tips to be inserted between teeth and into sulcus areas.
- Wooden picks/flat balsam wedges: used to stimulate interproximal gingival tissue circulation.
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This quiz covers the basics of dentistry, terminology, and preventive dentistry, including oral and dental diseases, home and office prevention techniques, and prevention strategies.
