DENTAL CASE STUDY The dogs name is Tammy and she is a 13 yr old corgi. She has been brought in because the owner has noticed that she has a smelly breath. Mark has checked its teeth first up and they are pretty bad with extensive Tatar and gingivitis. a few molars of the molars seem very bad as well and will most likely need to come out. She has been booked in for a dental in 2 days but because she is so old she the owner has been advised to do a pre G.A screen on Tammy. We managed to get
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prone to cavities because of their lifestyle and other issues‚ read this article on dental cavities to protect your dental health]. Every young person has it drilled into their head‚ that brushing and flossing are the recommended way to stop the development of cavities. Even adults still believe this myth spread by good meaning parents and some dental professionals. The fact is that there is much more to dental cavities and cavity prevention than meets the eye. For example‚ some people brush and
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source. 3 pts • Gum disease • Cardiovascular disease • Stokes • Heart disease 2. Find a website that discusses "dental sealants" and do you believe we should get them or are they a waste of money? I think that we should get the dental sealant because it will help protect the molar from cavities and tooth decay. The sealant it a thin protecting coating that make from plastic and other dental material to help keep our chewing surface safe from cavities. According to the CDC studies indicate that children
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When an infant is in need of emergency dental care‚ it’s important to head to a trusted family dentist as soon as possible. The team at Discovery Dental‚ based in Anchorage‚ AK‚ certainly understands that no parents wants to think about these types of situations. That said‚ they can occur. When they do‚ getting to the dental clinic sooner rather than later is the best possible way to restore your child’s teeth to their original condition. Dental care professionals particularly emphasize getting
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C. Calculus Formation Relationship with Plaque: * Calculus is formed by the deposition of calcium and phosphate salts in bacterial plaque. These salts are present in salivary and crevicular fluids. * Plaque mineralization begins within 24-72 hours and takes an average of 12 days to mature. * Calculus contributes to the disease by providing foci for plaque accumulation. It is not the causative or etiologic factor‚ plaque is. * Calculus is porous and can act as a reservoir or nidus
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up and won’t have to wait for somebody else to do it for me. I actually really like cleaning up‚ even though my gloves have had rips in them a couple times so I end up touching the bloody tools by accident‚ which I don’t mind. Also I was in with a dental hygienist who was already working on a patient when I came in to observe. The hygienist could tell that the patient was a mouth breather because her gums were inflamed. The gums get inflamed because they get dry‚ and sometimes the bacteria in the
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mean by dental health? Dental health refers to all aspects of the health and functioning of our mouth especially the teeth and gums. Apart from working properly to enable us to eat‚ speak‚ laugh (look nice)‚ teeth and gums should be free from infection‚ which can cause dental caries‚ inflammation of gums‚ tooth loss and bad breath. Dental caries‚ also known as tooth decay or cavities‚ is the most common disorder affecting the teeth. The main factors controlling the risk of dental caries are
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Composite filling: Dental composite resins are types of synthetic resins which are used in dentistry as restorative material or adhesives. Synthetic resins evolved as restorative materials since they were insoluble‚ aesthetic‚ and insensitive to dehydration and were inexpensive. Unlike Amalgam which essentially just fills a hole and requires retention features to hold the filling‚ composite cavity restorations when used with dentin and enamel bonding techniques restore the tooth back to near its
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MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE BASS METHOD: THE MOST WIDELY ACCEPTED & MOST EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF DENTAL PLAQUE PRESENT ADJACENT TO & DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE GINGIVAL MARGIN. MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE: TECHNIQUE COMBINES VIBRATORY & CIRCULAR MOVEMENTS OF BASS TECHNIQUE WITH SWEEPING MOTION OF ROLLED TECHNIQUE. METHOD: TOOTHBRUSH IS HELD IN SUCH A POSITION THAT BRISTLES ARE AT 45* TO GINGIVA. BRISTLES ARE GENTLY VIBRATED BY MOVING THE BRUSH HANDLE IN BACK & FORTH MOTION. ADVANTAGES:
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Causes: Gingivitis does not form overnight. It is one of the long-term effects of plaque deposits due to improper brushing and flossing. Plaque is a sticky material made of bacteria‚ mucus‚ and food debris that grows on exposed parts of the teeth. It is a major cause of tooth decay as plaque‚ when not removed‚ turns into a hard deposit called tartar. Tartar then becomes trapped at the base of the tooth. Plaque and tartar are capable of irritating the gums and making
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