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 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
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 ...
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
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
the use of dental floss during the childhood can bring some implications in the health after people reaches adulthood. Have you ever ask why people have more diseases after the 30s or 40s? In some cases, we said that this happened owing to the fact that we are getting old, but many of those diseases are caused because people did not take two minutes of their life to use 18 inches of dental floss at day. The daily use of dental floss can prevent periodontal disease and more. The dental floss helps
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
amount of plaque and bacteria that negatively affect the teeth. Flossing and brushing regularly also improve gum health: the gums are less sensitive and stiffer, which helps block particles from reaching around the root. Age is a large contributor to this disease. Older people’s teeth have been used for decades, brushed many times wearing away the gums, and may have been treated hundreds of times for decay. Some elders may not have gone to a dentist, also contributing to poor dental and oral
seriously ill patient’s oral flora changes to mainly gram-negative inhabitants including more powerful organisms. Dental plaque offers an environment for microbes at fault for VAP, and probable pulmonary pathogens can colonize this plaque specifically of patients in the ICU (Munro et al., 2009). For the most part, there exist 2 approaches of intervention to eradicate the microbes on the dental plaque in critically ill patients: mechanical intervention and direct pharmacological. Even though mechanical elimination
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 precise cause of a latex allergy is not known. Repeated exposure to latex and rubber is thought to bring on symptoms. The immune system reacts when latex-containing natural rubber latex dental device is exposed to the mucous membranes of an individual who is allergic to latex. Most latex sufferers are not bothered by direct contact with latex some are deeply troubled by latex particles in the air. This is why powderless gloves are better to wear than powdered gloves. Symptoms can occur minutes
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
world are caused by a select few. Dental Cavities has proven to be the most common and widespread example of oral diseases. Like I said earlier, I had a dental cavity before and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 60–90% of school children and nearly 100% of adults also have dental cavities Worldwide (WHO 2015). Dental cavities are holes (or structural damage) in the teeth and it usually occurs in children and young adults, but can affect any person. Dental cavities develop when bacteria
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
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
for good oral health. However, even the best dental habits may not be enough to avoid certain dental conditions such as gum disease and tooth decay. Getting regular dental check-ups every six months can help you avoid serious oral diseases that could affect your overall health. There are two main parts to a dental 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
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
children and teenagers, but adults are also susceptible. If not treated, tooth decay can lead to pain, missing teeth, and more serious conditions. Ignoring decay can also mean expensive and complicated dental work in the future. Tooth decay prevention is a must and basic step for an overall dental hygiene regimen. Webster, TX dentist Dr. Das focuses on prevention in the battle against tooth decay. Because every mouth is different and cavity risk varies from person to person, Dr. Das recommends a
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 in Coke than milk or water. That there will be a slight difference between milk and water substances on
or so. Many of the cutting edge dental procedures and techniques have made cosmetic dentistry available to more people, and more affordable as well! Cosmetic dental office To start out, visit your preferred cosmetic dental office to discuss the procedures that best suits your needs. Digital x-rays Implants Intraoral camera Lasers Smile makeover Digital x-rays. If you haven't had dental x-rays for awhile, you are in for a surprise. With digital x-rays, your dental needs are assessed quickly, while