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