POHS: Deposits, Biofilm, Calc, Stains, Scaling & polishing

A thin, acellular tenacious film, composed primarily of glycoproteins, carbs and lipids

Where do minerals that form calculus come from?

From instrumentation angulation :All practicing done w/ term shank parallel to long axis w/ assessment strokes

Instrumentation of the crown or root surfaces to remove soft deposits, calc, and stain

Four characteristics of abrasive particles

Less biofilm forms on

Stages or process of attaining maximal development

Significance of Acquired Pellicle

What’s the ultimate goal of scaling and polishing

Inhibitor of calcification that occurs in parotid saliva of humans in variable amounts

Point of origin

When would you choose a Prophylaxis on an adult

Dental deposit that had outermost layer removed, leaving a smooth, difficult to remove deposit behind

You should avoid polishing agents with

Three bodied polishing agent includes:

Particle size of abrasive agents

Wearing away of surface material by friction

Bacterial chemical signals

Two surfaces for BFI are mesial and distal

deposits both transmittable and infectious

Measurement of minerals hardness and its relative resistance to scratching

Material composed of particles of sufficient hardness and sharpness to cut or scratch a softer material

Green plant pigment essential to photosynthesis

More abrasive = duller appearance of tooth

Endogenous stain comes from within the tooth

Addition of mineral elements, such as calcium and phosphorus to the body resulting in the hardening of tissue

Intrinsic staining can be removed by brushing at home

respiratory considerations

Exogenous stain comes from outside source and becomes embedded into the tooth

Biofilm mineralized by calcium phosphate mineral salts

Revolutions per minute

How long does it take for undisturbed biofilm to develop into gingivitis ?

Two bodied polishing agent includes

Production by friction of a smooth, glossy, mirror like surface that reflects light

Can be removed either water spray or oral irrigator

Composition of biofilm

How long does it take for calculus to form

producing color or pigment

Various bacteria and other microorganisms that inhabit the oral cavity

Effects of Lateral Pressure