What is the failure of lip and palate tissues to close during embryonic development
Orofacial clefts
What type of enamel disturbances are commonly associated with orofacial clefts?
enamel hypoplasia
What type of malocclusion is most commonly associated with orofacial clefts?
Class III
What is the least severe type of orofacial cleft?
cleft uvula (bifid)
What is the term chelioschisis?
Cleft lip
Which week during utero do clefts usually occur?
5th week
What disease is characterized by 3 distinct characteristics?
Pierre Robin Sequence
What is a set of symptoms that characterize a disease, disorder, or condition?
Syndrome
What ethnic groups are least commonly affected by orofacial clefts?
African Americans
What is the most severe orofacial cleft?
Complete bilateral lip and palate
There is a female predominance for orofacial clefts that involve
Cleft palate without cleft lip
What is the least invasive hypersensitivity management tool?
Over-the-counter sensitivity dentifrice
What is the main ingredient in a hypersensitivity dentifrice?
5% potassium nitrate
Which teeth are most commonly affected by dental hypersensitivity?
Premolars and canines
What is a cervical lesion caused by occlusal stresses from clenching/grinding teeth?
Abfraction
What is the name of a dental tubule occluding agent that is applied ONLY by the dental hygieniest?
Glutaraldehyde, Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA), Oxalates, Calcium phophate, Calcium hydroxide (during RCT)
