Preventive exam 1: chapter 1

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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 )


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