this misjudges the resilience and indeed, preparedness, of the Benin people. The Benin were able to draw on their cultural, political, and religious traditions to fit the European arrival in an understandable context. Indeed, as the great brass plaques of the Benin palace demonstrate, the arrival was in fact manipulated by the Benin to strengthen, not diminish, indigenous royal power. The first step to understanding the response of the Benin people to this arrival is to look to their conception
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
the Greeks were very interested in beccause of the competitive streak in creating the most naturalistically porprotional humand body . The Terracotta Plaque, by an unknown artist, dated 27 B.C - 68 A.D during the Roman culture is a terracotta, which is a type of ceramic clay used by the Greeks to make many of their potery, whose image on the plaque also has many of the artistic styles used by the Greeks to illustarte the human body. The media compaign
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
the upper respiratory tract (the filtering and protective properties of nasal mucosa and cilia), dry open mouth, and aspiration of oral secretions, altered consciousness, immobility, and possible immunosuppression. Furthermore, the accumulation of plaque in the oral cavity creates a biofilm that allows the patient’s mouth to become colonized with bacteria. Many interventions are already in place to improve patient outcomes while on a ventilator. For example, elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees
but can affect any person. Dental cavities develop when bacteria normally found in your mouth change foods (especially sugar and starch) into acids. Bacteria, acid, food pieces, and saliva combine in the mouth to form a sticky substance called plaque. Plaque adheres to the teeth and when t is not removed from the teeth turns into a
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
also not to mention mucus and other particles. When you don’t keep up with your daily cleansing of your teeth and gum, the bacteria, mucus and the particles build up to become plaque on teeth. With brushing and flossing daily removes this plaque buildup. If you choose not to keep up with daily brushing and flossing the plaque hardens and becomes tarter on the teeth. The tarter cannot be removed with brushing or flossing. In this case you will need to see a dentist or dental hygienist. When ...
CAMBRA- CURRENT STRATEGIES ON CARIES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT Introduction: Dental caries occurs through a complex interaction over time between acidogenic micro organisms and fermentable carbohydrate, and host factors including teeth and saliva.1 The caries process can be described as a imbalance between re and demineralization and when more minerals are lost than gained from the hard tissues over time, caries lesion occurs.2Dental caries, if allowed to progress will result in non cavitated caries
polishing? A predetermined sequence to cover all areas 63.During a coronal polishing, what must be polished first? Porcelain and aesthetic restorations 64. Oral prophylaxis refers to? Complete cleaning with the removal ofcalculus, stains,debris and plaque
check-up. First, our specialist checks for tooth decay, gum disease and other problems, then your teeth are professionally cleaned. Plaque forms on the teeth and gums. It develops from the sugar in food particles mixed with bacteria. When it builds up, it can cause tooth decay and gum diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Regular brushing can remove most plaque, but
chronic; it has been linked to number of specific types of species such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Bateroides forsythus, and Treponema denticola. Improving gum health can be done by debridement and reducing the amount of anaerobes in the dental plaque. There are two ways that patients and clinicians can treat such a disease either by debridement by a Dental
periodontium that involves loss of supporting bone structure. Essentially, it is a gum disease that deteriorates the bone structure that holds your teeth in place and it can affect people of all ages. Nearly all adults, teens, and even children have plaque on their teeth that contain the bacteria linked to periodontal diseases. The Center for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) reports that 47% of people in the United States, 30 years or older, have some form of periodontal disease. That’s a whopping
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
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
necessary to come in regularly for a dental cleaning and exam. But the fact is that it is extremely important to come in every six months because in that amount of time, tartar and plaque can build up in your mouth and begin to affect your oral health. When you come in for a dental cleaning, we will erase tartar and plaque from those hard-to-reach places on your teeth so that your mouth will feel healthy and
A biofilm is a layer consisting of various combinations of many different organisms, autotrophic and heterotrophic. They are dense, organized communities of cells, encased in a self-produced slime. The bacteria grow together in water like atmospheres, attaching to a solid surface, forming a small ecosystem. Biofilms are known as a micro-environment, a micro-habitat, or a slime matrix. They help decompose dead organisms and recycle carbon and nutrients. Biofilms are formed on almost any surface
What is Decay? What Substances Speed up This Process? Introduction: This project looks at investigating decay, and the rate of decay on teeth using different sugary substances to speed this process up. Obtaining human teeth were not as available as cat and dog teeth for this project, so cat and dog teeth, removed by a veterinarian during a routine dental procedure, will be used. Aim: To investigate the rate of tooth decay of various sugary substances. Hypothesis: That teeth will rot faster
1. Use critical decision making skills to reach conclusions about the client’s dental hygiene needs based on all available assessment data. For each client I collect several different assessments to help determine a diagnosis and individualized care plans. First, I start with assessing their oral hygiene routine and get a general idea of how important oral hygiene is to the client. After this, I preform an oral cancer screening to make sure all soft tissues appear normal. Next, I preform an assessment
examining your mouth with this small camera, you will be able to watch the process on a monitor. You will see what your teeth look like up close and personal! Your dentist will be able to spot any cracks or broken fillings, and will allow you to see plaque deposits that you may be missing when you brush. Lasers. Your cosmetic dental office uses cutting edge dental advanced lasers. By using lasers, your teeth can be whitened. If you are having a smile makeover, a laser might be used to lift and contour