Preventive exam 1: chapter 1
Therapeutic modality
Applying or use of agents such as fluoride or sealants as therapy for the teeth
What is periodontitis
Bone loss and gum recession occur - irreversible
What are caries (cavities)
Demineralization of enamel
What are mainly due to dental plaque buildup (plaque diseases)
Dental caries and periodontal diseases
Who was Dr. Alfred Fones
Founder of dental hygiene and preventive dentistry
What is preventive dentistry
To work to prevent disease or accidents from occurring
What is the early stage of gum disease is known as
Gingivitis
Earliest stage of plaque diseases?
In-situ (involvement that does not extend beyond the site of origin)
Second stage of caries
Incipient lesions
opportunistic infection
Infections caused by a usually harmless micro organism that can become capable of causing disease when the host resistance is impaired (dangerous for immuno-compromised or hiv/aids patients)
What is health promotion
Informing and motivating of people to adopt health behaviors for example brushing and flossing your teeth
Who was first hired hygenist
Irene Newman
Periodontal debridement
Mechanical removal or disruption of plaque, and its byproducts from coronal surfaces, root surfaces and within the pocket - by way of a toothbrush, floss, ultrasonic dental instruments
Healthy mouth = healthy body
Mouth and body shower connection — the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body
What is the third and final stage of plaque diseases
Overt lesion - irreversible
What stage comes after gingivitis
Periodontitis
Levels of preventive care
Primary Secondary Tertiary
What is tertiary prevention
Reconstructive - implants, prosthodontics, oromaxillofacial surgery
What is secondary prevention?
Restorative - such as fillings, endodontics, etc
What is health education
Teaching of health behaviors that brings in an individual to a state of health awareness — informing on why flossing and brushing is good for your teeth
What is the mission of dental care
The mission of dental care is the ability to help individuals achieve and maintain maximum oral health throughout their lives — helps to prevent dental disease and puts a reduction in tooth loss among adults and teens in the US
What are incipient lesions?
White spots on enamel. Can be reversed.
What is primary prevention
dental hygiene - oral evaluations, teeth cleanings, health education and promotion, sealants and fluoride
diagnostic modality
method used to diagnose a condition (radiography, periodontal assessment )