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Assignment on Amalgam PDF

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Added on  2021-01-22

Assignment on Amalgam PDF

   Added on 2021-01-22

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1. DN8 1.1Identify methods available for controlling plaque.Plaque can be controlled by following methods:Brush your teeth at least twice in a day in order to remove the bacteria and food particles.By using an antibacterial mouth rinse to kill the bacteriaGo for check-ups from time to time.Eat a balanced diet and maintain appropriate level of meals to be consumed in a day.2. DN8 1.2List the treatments available for controlling caries.Treatments that are available for controlling caries are:fluoride treatment – this treatment is done in order to restore the tooth's enamelfillings – it is done in order to decay or damage. crowns – it is done when the teeth is very weak. root canal – it is done when the decay reaches inner part of the teeth. Tooth extraction – it is done when the decay is very high and the last option is to remove the teeth3. DN8 1.3List the treatments available for controlling periodontal disease.In order to control periodontal disease, the following treatments would be donegood oral hygiene by brushing the teeth regularly with soft brushscaling and cleaning in order to remove plaquemedication that is by using number of medicated mouthwashes.Advanced periodontitis is used when the level of damage is high and a need arises to carry out surgery.4. DN8 2.9Explain the reasons for finishing restorations.There are 3 main reasons to finish restorations. First is to minimise plaque in order to remove sticky deposit on the teeth by brushing them regularly. Second one is to minimise surface staining by brushing the teeth with paste containing baking soda and water in order toreduce bacteria in the mouth and last but not least to enhance patient satisfaction and pleasure
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5. DN8 2.10 range 3a-e, 2.4Evaluate methods of working when assisting the operator – In your answer include why certain things are placed like they are (seating, positioning of patient and team, instrument passing, suction in relation to monitoring the patient and dentist)While assisting the operator provide chair side support while removing the teeth, the patient would be positioned on the bed and the entire team would be monitoring and assistingthe patient and dentist. On the other hand, instruments would be passed as per the requirement. 6. DN15 3.6Explain the hazards associated with amalgamHazards associated are :mercury exposure – it is one of the most dangerous hazard as it is associated with mental poisoning and has serious side effectsenvironmental cost – it may cost that is measured in terms of its damage on the environment due to various activitiesvulnerable population – amalgam is not good for anyone but it is very serious for people such as children, pregnant ladies, etc, who are most vulnerable to the damage.7. DN15 3.7 DN1 LO3 range 4aDescribe how you would manage a mercury spillagemercury spillage can be managed by :training the staff properly and giving them guideline regarding how to handle them properlymanagement of mercury spill – proper management should be done such as picking up the broken glasses and then wrapping it in a towel in order to ensure hygiene collecting and labelling appropriately – it is very important to manage and label themappropriately in order to avoid accidentsdisposing properly – disposing them properly such as by properly seal the bag containing mercury spillage.8. DN8 LO2 range 2a-hExplain the uses, benefits and procedures of each one of the following treatments:a) Temporary restorations –
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