Calculus

What is calculus?

• Viable, active bacteria

• Mineralized dental biofilm

• Soft biofilm

• Forms on implants

Mineralization of calculus occurs ____ to _____hours.

Supragingival calculus form on the clinical crown, _____ to the margin of the gingiva.

Subgingival calculus is mineralized by sulcular fluid and ______

Anti-calculus agents include;

• Pyrophosphates

• Triclosan

• Zinc citrate

• Trace elements

How many pieces of calculus do you see on tooth numbers 14 and 15?