Fundamentals of Clinical Dentistry: Intro to Indices and Charting Specific Objectives: 1) Define the purpose of dental indices, such as DMF-T, DMF-S, Gingival Inflammation Index and Plaque Index. Dental indices are important tools used in examinations to provide a numeric score that quantifies the magnitude of the disease measured. DMF-T: The number of teeth that are decayed, missing, or filled, the DMFT index, is a total score of all affected teeth and provides a caries experience score for
A healthy 64-year-old male was seen at the College of Southern Nevada’s Dental Hygiene Clinic on April 13, 2016 for a health history assessment, vitals and screening. The patient stated he was “feeling good.” The major reason for his coming to the clinic is to get a cleaning. His last dental visit was in 2014, and his last doctor visit was in March of 2016. He has no health problems and no allergies. He drinks one beer a day. He stated that he has one dental implant since 2000, although, no
disease known world-wide, is characterized by pathologically-excessive degradation of collagen and other connective tissue constituents and accelerated resorption of the alveolar bone in the periodontal supporting structures of the teeth including the gingiva, periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone. Nationwide, the prevalence of periodontal disease, in some form, is known to affect up to 50% of the adult population and is a substantial inflammatory burden which can be detrimental to over-all systemic
bleeding, loose adult teeth, or spaces forming between your teeth. Your teeth might also become increasingly more sensitive to temperature changes. This is because your roots are now exposed to any elements when they are usually covered with bone and gingiva tissue. It is important to know that anyone can get periodontal disease but something things may increase your chances of this. Smoking of course is the number one contributor, but also many medications, over the counter or prescription, can reduce
Periodontitis (less commonly known as pyorrhea) is a cluster of diseases that affect the tissues that support and surround teeth. These tissues are collectively known as the periodontium. The disease is caused by microbes that grow on the tooth surface. another feature of the disease is the fact that once these microbes establish themselves, the immune response by the body tends to be over-aggressive, which can lead to tissue loss and other problems. Typically this disease is diagnosed using a multi-faceted
The prevention of periodontitis is straightforward for patients. The first step in prevention is to assure that the patient is brushing twice a day utilising the proper brushing technique. Patients who fear the contraction of periodontitis are not encouraged to brush too much however, as excessive brushing with poor technique can lead to other oral problems such as the reduction of the gums (gingival recession). Brushing at least twice a day help inhibit the growth of unwanted bacteria and prevents
INTRODUCTION During restoration of an affected tooth, if any margins between the composite restoration and tooth of concern are open, micro-leakage can occur1. Micro-leakage is a phenomenon in dentistry resulting from imperfect bonding that allows the movement of bacteria and fluids between the restoration and tooth of interest2. When a composite restoration is placed and undergoes polymerization through curing, shrinkage occurs. Research has shown that the percent of gaps between composite restorations
Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease or gingivitis. This infection is serious enough, that it can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. This chronic infection starts around the tooth and it affects the supporting bone and gums. Periodontal disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. The disease pathology starts with the plaque that builds up on your teeth everyday. The plaque build up causes the gums to become red and inflamed
Periodontal disease, or periodontitis, is an “inflammation of the gums that leads to multiple dental diseases…caused by infections or by plaque that adheres to the surface of the teeth” (Blake 86). Gingivitis is an “early form of periodontal disease that involves gum swelling, bleeding, and oral pain” (Blake 86). Thus, periodontal disease typically moves from the early stage of gingivitis to more progressive stages, gradually worsening until teeth are potentially lost or separated from the gums or
Dental Higenetist 27. Stain at the tooth gingival margin is cause by? Chromogenic bacteria 1. What age is dental fluorosis likely to occur? It can occur at any age. overexposure of fluorid in common found in younger people 2. What is dental fluorosis also known as mottling? Teeth with permanent discoloration with white or brown streaks cause by overexposure to Fluoride. 3. What are the two types of Dental restorations ? Direct and indirect restorations 4. What is direct restorations?
Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease involves series of infections that occur within gum tissues of the mouth and the surrounding of teeth. Some infections cause simple inflammation of the gum tissues and in some cases it causes server damage within the soft tissues and bones, and a possibility of losing teeth. Periodontal disease can be prevented if people were more educated on how to keep healthy gums and teeth. People need to also understand that the way you live your lifestyle can also have
Abdullah Chughtai 9/26/2015 Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum tissue that can cause damage to the tissues and the bone supporting the teeth. Periodontal disease is caused by the combination of bacteria and plaque to form a biofilm, which adheres to the tooth surface, resulting in inflammation. Periodontal disease is broken down into two stages, gingivitis and periodontitis. According to research, about 70 to 90 percent of people have some form of the periodontal disease. Periodontal
Clinical studies support the theory that tobacco use is an important variable affecting the prevalence and progression of periodontal diseases. In studies in which plaque levels were adjusted between smokers and non-smokers, greater bone loss, probing depths, and clinical attachment loss and have been reported in smokers. Several studies confirmed that duration of tobacco use, smoking status, and amount of daily tobacco intake is directly related to the severity of periodontal disease. Smoking has
The Darkness Behind a Pretty Smile A white and pretty smile is not the same as healthy mouth. Since we are child, parents have told us about the importance of brushing our teeth after every meal, but do they name the importance of the daily floss with that frequency? As water and food are essential for our survival, Flossing is tremendously important for our health. Avoiding the use of dental floss during the childhood can bring some implications in the health after people reaches adulthood. Have
Treatments for periodontal disease are Scaling and root planning, surgical treatment and medications. These procedures are done by periodontist, dentists, or dental hygienist. Scaling and root planning is a deep cleaning to remove bacterial plaque and tartar. Scaling involves scraping tartar from above and under the gum line. Root planning helps gets rid of rough spots on the tooth roots where the germs gather together, and helps remove a bacterium that adds on to the disease. Scaling and root planning
Dental plaque is a bacterial collection with their products on the teeth or other solid oral structures, covered by a jelly-like tenacious material and it is responsible for two major dental diseases; caries and periodontal disease (Chandra, 2000). Good oral hygiene is a foundation step in the development of disease-free oral cavity of infants through adolescents (Srivastava, 2011). Plaque control is of prime importance for the prevention of these diseases and for good dental health as it helps to
Amber knew the importance of her teeth, however she seemed to have a difficult time taking care of them, brushing no more than a few times a week without flossing. Entering her early twenties without having a proper oral hygiene routine can allow food and drinks to rot your teeth to decay. Amber quickly got ready for her dental appointment at Restorative Dentistry, briefly brushing over her teeth and flossing, mostly jamming the floss into her gums, barely removing anything wedged between her teeth
The original dental hygiene diagnosis for patient number 12931 was a P4. A full mouth supplemented with bitewings were exposed to monitor and examine the extent of periodontal disease. This patient as you would expect is at a high risk for periodontal disease. While the patient’s caries risk is only considered to be moderate. Biofilm plaque score was low, but the patient could increase their flossing frequency as she admitted to rarely making the commitment. However, the patient did mention she had
Home Remedies for Toothache A toothache means several things. It may indicate that there is a gum disease, an infection, a cavity in the teeth. Toothache comes with severe pains and sometimes, inability to chew foods. Toothaches comes with lots of discomforting symptoms like headache, trouble swallowing or eating, very red gums, inability to chew, foul smell or mouth odor and so on. How to get rid of Toothache Clove Oil Using clove oil is provides a fast relieve to toothache because of the antioxidants
Amazingly, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention discovered almost 50% of adults currently have some form of gum disease. Because this problem is so prevalent, we must educate you on what gum disease is and how you can reverse or repair the damage caused by the condition. What is Gum Disease & How is it Caused? According to the American Dental Association, gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, occurs when the tissues that support and surround your teeth become infected. Many