dental caries
what three protective mechanisms are produced by saliva
physical, chemical, antibacterial
what is a clinical sign of gingivitis
redness
fluoride combats decay by
What is enhancing remineralization
the term used for a food that is capable of causing tooth decay
What is cariogenic
a localized collection of pus is (An)
What is abscess
possible method of transmission of oral bacteria
mothers saliva to infant
gingivitis is
inflammation of the gingival tissue
PEOPLE ARE KEEPING THEIR TEETH LONGER, WHICH MEANS THIS TYPE OF DECAY IS MORE PREVALENT
What is ROOT CARIES
how many of the amino acids are essential
What is 8
what is the term for dry mouth
What is xerostomia
soft sticky bacterial mass that adheres to teeth
plaque
there are how many identified periodontal diseases
7
which vitamin is fat soluble
what is vitamin D
the technical term for bruising is
What is ecchymosis
name two types of calculus
supragingival, subgingival
what technique is used in the dental office to provide fluoride treatment
What is topical
tooth erosion is often seen in patients with
what types of lesions are below
what is ulcers
what is the mineral in the enamel that makes the crystal easier to dissolve
carbonated apatite
what is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults
periodontal disease
which type of toothbrush bristles is usually recommended
What is soft
a major factor in determining the cariogenicity of a carbohydrate is
how long it stays in the mouth
what is the condition in which a pattern on the tongue
What is geographic tongue