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Dental caries (tooth decay) is an infectious |
And communicable disease |
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Carology which includes the causes of caries, the process by which varies occurs, and the science |
Practice of caries management and prevention |
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The specific groups of bacteria in the mouth responsible for caries are the |
Mugabe streptococci and lactobacilli |
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The presence of ________ in a pAtients mouth indicated that the person has a high sugar intake |
LACTOBACILLI [lb] |
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________ are the most common source of disease causing MS Because of the frequent contact that takes place |
Mothers |
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Plaque is |
A colorless, soft, sticky coating that adheres to the teeth. Does not include food. |
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Caries to develop, the following facts |
A susceptible tooth, diet rich in fermentable carbohydrates and specific bacteria |
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Pit and fissure caries occurred primarily on occlusal surfaces |
Cooked starch does not repair demineralization |
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Remineralization |
May occur without loss of tooth structure |
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Incipient caries |
Occurs when caries begins to demineralize the enamel |
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Dry mouth |
Xerostomia |
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Root caries |
Occurs on the root of teeth that have gingival recession that exposed root surfaces |
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Primary reason |
People are living longer and are keeping their teeth longer |
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Early childhood caries (ECC) |
Is an infectious disease . MAny children live with the constant pain of decayed teeth and swollen gums |
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ECC |
Tooth decay is the single most prevalent disease of childhood |
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Chemical protection |
Provided by saliva is especially important because Saliva contains calcium, phosphate and fluoride |
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Caries detection devices |
Several have been developed that can provide a higher level of discrimination in the diagnosis of dental caries |
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Laser caries detector |
Cannot detect interproximal caries subgingival caries or secondary caries under crowns, inlays or restorations |
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A clean, healthy tooth exhibits little or no fluorescence, resulting in ______ reading |
Very low |
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False positives may arise because |
Food debris lodged in or on the surface of the tooth |
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False positives may arise because |
Food debris lodged in or on the surface of the tooth |
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It cannot detect caries located under dental sealants or under an amalgam restoration |
Laser bad it limitations |
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False positives may arise because |
Food debris lodged in or on the surface of the tooth |
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It cannot detect caries located under dental sealants or under an amalgam restoration |
Laser bad it limitations |
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DIAGNOdent valve 10-15 |
Sealent |
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Increased salivary flow |
Can slow or prevent the caries process |
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Increased salivary flow |
Can slow or prevent the caries process |
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Xylitol |
Increases te flow of salvia chew one stick three times a day neutralize any acids promoted demineralization but doesn't help floss |
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Increased salivary flow |
Can slow or prevent the caries process |
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Xylitol |
Increases te flow of salvia chew one stick three times a day neutralize any acids promoted demineralization but doesn't help floss |
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Caries Rick assessment tests |
Saliva flow rate test and bacteria testing |
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Molecular biology |
Will provide dental professionals with a rapid method of accessing a patients ridinfirbdejtalncariedbbdforrbtheboagientbleabesbthebdentslnchsieb |
