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Why are Caries considered an infectious disease
Because caries can spread from tooth to tooth and mouth to mouth.
What are the 3 steps of dental caries
Susceptible tooth, A diet rich in fermentable carbohydrates, Specific bacteria.
What are the risk factors for dental caries
Lower socioeconomic status, no fluoride in water, special needs, limited access to dental care
What are the methods of transmission of using a caries activity test
To measure the precaution needed to avoid caries.
What are the methods of transmission of oral bacteria
Saliva, direct contact, shared objects.
What are the infective agents
Mutans streptococci, lactobacilli
What is the role of saliva in oral health
Protects teeth, cleans mouth, assists digestion
Explain the causes and effects of diet in dental caries
Caries are driven by how oral bacteria interacts with the food and drinks you consume.
What minerals go into the remineralization process
Calcium, Phosphate & Fluoride.
What are methods to detect oral caries
Visual
Explorer
Xray
What is the most common chronic disease in children?
Athsma
What is the purpose of CaMBRA
To manage and prevent dental caries
What is another name for tooth decay
Caries
What is the name for the loss of minerals in the tooth
Demineralization
What is the name for the replacement of minerals in the tooth?
Remineralization
What is the bacteria primarily responsible for caries
Mutans Streptococci
What is the name for the colorless, sticky mass or microorganisms on a tooths surfaces
Plaque
What is the name of a caries that is beginning to form
Incipient caries
What is another name for dryness of the mouth
Xerostomia
What is the name for a thin coating of salivary material on the tooth
Pellicle
What mineral in the enamel makes the crystal easier to dissolve.
Carbonated apatite
What kind of caries does a patient with rapid and extensive formation of caries called
Rampant Caries
How often should a patient receive cleanings
Every 6 months
What does CaMBRA stand for?
Caries management by risk assessment
Good oral care, fluoridated water, regular cleanings, good diet.