VOCAB 1
remineralization
replacement of minerals in the tooth
demineralization
loss of minerals from the tooth
incipient caries
tooth decay at its initial stage, beginning to form or become apparent
pellicle
thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on tooth surfaces
class 1
Occlusal surface of posterior teeth
caries
scientific term for tooth decay or cavities
early childhood caries (ecc)
presence of one or more decayed primary teeth, formerly known as baby bottle tooth decay
mutans streptococci
type of bacteria primarily responsible for dental caries
carious lesion
showing signs of decay, such a white spots, brown spots, and decay on tooth surfaces
class 2
interproximal surfaces of posterior teeth
caries risk tests
test of a person's saliva for cariogenic bacteria
evidence based
information based on documented evidence from critically reviewed research
lactobacilli
bacteria that produce lactic acid from carbohydrates; associated with causing dental caires
rampant caries
decay that develops rapidly and is widespread throughout the mouth
class 3
interproximal surfaces of anterior teeth
cariology
science and story of dental caries
fermentable carbohydrates
simple carbohydrates, such as sucrose, fructose, lactose, and glucose
oral biofilm
also called plaque, which is a highly organized complex of microorganisms that adheres to surfaces where moisture and nutrients are available
xerostomia
dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva
class 4
interproximal and incisal surfaces of anterior teeth
cavitation
formation of cavity or hole in a radiographic image
flouride
naturally occurring mineral to help prevent cavities
plaque
soft deposit on teeth that consists of organized complex bacteria and bacterial by-products
saliva flow rate test
determines flow rate of saliva in millimeters per minute
class 6
Cusp of posterior teeth and incisal surface of anterior teeth