Chapter 4 Oral Health and Preventive Techniques (book)
halitosis
bad breath
floss holder
a Y-shaped device with a handle used by some individuals to hold the floss tightly as it is placed into the interproximal area of the teeth and then around the posterior of the last tooth in each quadrant.
Fluoride
a natural mineral nutrient. Fluoride is essential to the formation of healthy bones and teeth, just as calcium and phosphorous are.
Plaque
a sticky mass that contains bacteria and grows in colonies on the teeth.
Demineralization
after a period of time, the acid attacks the tooth. which minerals, calcium, and phosphate are lost from the enamel surface
Rubber and wooden dental stimulators
are placed in the interproximal area, angling them toward the occlusal surface and rotating them in a circular pattern.
systemic fluoride and topical fluoride
fluorides that are available for dental health care needs
Manual toothbrushes
powered by the human hand.
mottled enamel
discolorations, did not have as much dental decay
ameloblasts
enamel-forming cells
fluorosis
excessive amounts of fluoride may disturb the normal patterns of development
Periodontitis
in this disease process, the margins of gingival and periodontal fivers recede and the supporting bone becomes inflamed and destroyed.
chronic fluoride poisoning
ingestion of high fluoride levels in the water or combination of several fluoride sources over a period of time
antibacterial effects
inhibits the production of acids responsible for dental decay.
Xerostomia
is abnormal dryness of the mouth and may be due to radiation or chemotherapy treatments.
Fluoridation
is the process of adding fluoride to the water supply
Dentifrice
is the toothpaste used with brushing and flossing for patient oral hygiene self-care.
acute fluoride poisoning
occurs when large amounts of fluoride are ingested, inhaled, or absorbed into the body at one time.
Remineralization
occurs when the minerals re replaced in the tooth
mechanical toothbrushes
powered by electricity or batteries-the toothbrush moves while merely being held by the individual
ADA Seal of Acceptance
products are first subject to a rigorous scientific review by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs (CSA) to determine if they meet ADA criteria for safety and effectiveness.
Interproximal brush
small hand held brush with soft nylon bristles twisted in wire and adapted into a handle.
fluoride compounds used in dentistry are
sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, and acidulated phosphate fluoride.
preeruption stage
the absorption rate of fluoride is the highest just after the tooth has erupted; it tapers off afterwards as the enamel matures.
hydroxyl ion
the hydroxyl ion is on the surface of the apatite crystal in the enamel.
Gingivitis
the inflammation of the gingival tissues
fluoroapatite crystal
the new tooth structure that is formed
water irrigation device
used to flush away debris from orthodontic brackets and other prosthetic devices.
floss threader
used to remove plaque and debris from under fixed bridges, orthodontic wires, and retainers.
enamel hypoplasia
when the fluoride level is from 1.8 to 2.0ppm, the enamel shows varying degrees of white areas or brown lines, a condition called