| Term | Definition |
| water | solvent that hwlps body functions. regulates body temp. |
| fats | large amount of enery.small amount of food. digested slowly. |
| proteins | fundamental structural material of body cell only nutrient that repairs |
| final set up | solid rubber mass. elasticity begins. 8-12 min. |
| 3 bodied forms | heavy body-tray. regular body-tray. light body-syringe |
| initial set | material manipulated during 1st stage. 45-60 sec |
| liquefying bath | 212 degrees. store in bath b4 use. keep in patient mouth for 5 min. |
| 4 types of elastomeric | polysulfide, polysiloxane, silicone, polyether |
| amino acids | fundamental structural unit of protein |
| cholesterol | fat related compounds |
| nutrients | substances covering nourisment to be utilized by the body |
| purpose of nutrients | growth, enery, maintence & repair, regulating body waste |
| carbohydrates | primary source of energy. amount of ingestion is not as important in dental health as frequency of ingestion. |
| meat group | 2 or more small to medium amounts. source of protein, iron, & B complex |
| flossing crteria | 18 inches. wrap around minddle finger 2 or 3 times |
| large intestine | no enzymes. excess water absorbed & solid waste eliminated |
| pancreas | secrete hormone insulin which aids carb metabolism |
| polysulfide | 2 stages of curing. 2 tubes ( base & catalyst) |
| disclosing | tool that makes plaque clearly visable...comes in, tablets ot liquids |
| small intestine | most digestion and absorption takes place here. |
| modified stillmans | brisles high in vestibule...brusg slow downwards |
| fones method | teeth held in occlusion...brush againist teeth in circles w/ scrub method |
| stomach | mixing w/ gastric secretions chyme (semi fluid mass) enzymes executed-inhibits bacteria growth |
| polycarboxylate | no effect on pulp. powder is zinc oxide. adheres metal & enamel permanent. liquid is polyacrylic acid. MIX 30-45 SEC. |
| milk group | children- 3 or more. teens- 4 or more. adults-2 or more. |
| vitamin A (source) | fish liver oil, liver, green and yellow veggies |
| vitamin A | growth, eyes, oral |
| vitamin D | growth |
| vitamin D (source) | milk, and sunshine |
| vitamin E | protects vitamin A |
| vitamin E (source) | veggie oils, green veggies, butter, & egg yolks. |
| vitamin K | clots blood & liver function |
| vitamin K (source) | green leafy veggies & liver |
| vitamin C | healing & health of gums |
| Vitamin C (source) | citrus, tomatoes, raw veggies. |
| calcium hydroxide *dycal* | 2 paste system..base & catalyst. used w/ any restorative material, self and light cure...mixed 10 sec. |
| glass ionomer | mix 30-60 sec. releases floride, used as base; also class 5. permanent. paper or glass. powder-aluminosilicate glass. liquid is polyacrylic acid. |
| irm & zoe | temp. cemente. soothing to pulp. powder-zinc oxide. used w/ powder. used for bases. liquid is eugenol. |
| composite procedure | composite base paste. catalyst paste. mix 30 sec. use equal amounts. |
| contradictions of ZOE | not used under acrylic or composite b/c liquid disrups the setting. |
| factors for failures to amalgam | recurrent carries. fractures. dimensional changes. excessive tarnish & corrosion |
| chemical | use of emzymes to break down food. |
| mechanical | mastication, swallowing, peristatic, defecation |
| components of digestive system | consits- mouth, pharynx. espopagus, stomach & both intestines. long muscular tube 27 1/2 ft. |
| digestive system functions | digest-absorb & eliminate |
| bread & cereal | 4 or more (source) energy iron. B-complex protein |
| veggie & fruit | 4 or more. (source) carbs & vitamins |
| bass method | bristles @ 45 degree. directed into sulcus w/ presure use back & forth motion |
| supragingival plaque | accumulates in 24 hrs. above gingiva |
| zinc phosphate | irritaes the pulp. strongest permanent exothermic. used w/ only glass slab. @ 68 degrees. powder-zinc oxide & magnesium. liquid is phosporic acid. |