Unit 315 - Management of oral health diseases and dental procedures 6

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What is the purpose of an orthodontic appliance?
Align teeth
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What is the purpose of non-surgical endodontic treatment?
To save a tooth
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What is a pulpotomy?
Coronal pulp removal
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What is a pulpectomy?
Conventional root filling
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What is pulp capping?
Preserves the pulp vitality after exposure
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What is a risk and complication of non-surgical endodontic treatment?
Teeth become brittle
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What treatments are available following non-surgical treatment?
Extraction, crown and internal bleaching
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What is a clinical reason for an extraction?
To encourage timely eruption
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What is a clinical reason for minor oral surgery?
Root curvature
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What is a clinical reason for root removal?
Infection
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What is a clinical reason for removing un-erupted teeth? Prevent cysts or tumours
Prevent cysts or tumours
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What is the main purpose for raising the mucoperiosteal flap during oral surgery?
Full access to the tooth and root
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Which area is least effectively cleaned by manual tooth brushing?
Interdental areas
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What is the reason for removing bone during oral surgery?
Accessing the root
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During extractions, what is the function of a Couplands chisel?
Splitting multi-rooted teeth
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During extractions, what is the function of a Warwick James' elevator?
Sever the periodontal membrane
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During extractions, what is the function of a Cryer's elevator?
Sever the periodontal membrane
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During extractions, what is the function of a forceps?
Grip the tooth at the neck to loosen
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During extractions, what is the function of a scalpel?
Making initial incisions
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20. During extractions, what is the function of a periosteal elevator?
Elevate the flap away from the bone
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During extractions, what is the function of a suture holder?
Hold pre-threaded needle
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What is the ratio of plaque to bacteria?
70:30
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How long does it take sugar to turn acidic and form plaque?
20 mins - 2 hours
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What are the 3 types of bacteria associated with dental caries?
Steptococcus Mutans, Lactobacilli and Streptococcus sanguis
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What is a true pocket?
A pocket with a depth of over 3mm
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What is the purpose of non-surgical endodontic treatment?

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To save a tooth

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What is a pulpotomy?

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What is a pulpectomy?

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What is pulp capping?

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