Study Notes

Salivary Factors and Their Mechanisms 1. Buffering Factors Buffering factors in saliva help maintain a neutral pH in the oral cavity, which is vital for preventing demineralization of tooth enamel. HCO3 (Bicarbonate) Effects on Mineralization: Acts as a primary buffer in saliva, helping to neutralize acids produced by bacteria. Role in Raising Saliva or Plaque pH: Increases pH by neutralizing acids, thus promoting a more favorable environ…

Full Mouth Debridement (Quirynen) Scaling in 2 appointments within 24 hours Tongue brushing with 1% chlorhexidine gel 0.2% chlorhexidine rinse 1% chlorhexidine pocket irrigation Oral Hygiene Tools Toothbrush Bristle Diameter: Soft: 0.007" (0.2 mm) Medium: 0.012" (0.3 mm) Hard: 0.014" (0.4 mm) Brushing Techniques: Roll: Modified Stillman Circular: Fones Vertical: Leonard Horizontal: Scrub Scaling Instruments Gr…

MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR Facial: The crown is often short and has a rounded outline. Lingual: Similarly, the crown is short and the crown is bulbous. Proximal: Mesially and distally, this tooth resembles the first and second molars. The crown of the third molar, however, is shorter than either of the other molars Occlusal: Four or five cusps may be present. Occlusal surface is a same as of the first or second molar, or poorly developed with many accessory…

Mandibular First Deciduous Molar -This tooth doesn't resemble any other tooth. It is unique unto itself. -There are two roots. -There is a strong bulbous enamel bulge buccally at the mesial. - the mesiolingual cusps on this tooth is the highest and largest of the cusps.…