Dental Caries
Which bacteria is the major pathogenic bacteria?
mutans streptococci
Gingivae, epithelial attachment, sulcus, periodontal ligaments, cementum, alveolar bone are examples of?
The periodontal structures
What is the difference between systemic and topical flouride?
Systemic is ingested and topical is applied directly to the tooth.
What is the difference between Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia?
Bulimia is self induced vomiting and Anorexia Nervousa is an altered self image
Diet, Fluorides, plaque removal, saliva, antibacterial mouth rinse, and sealants and examples of what?
Tooth Decay Control
Periodontitis is
inflammation of the supporting tissues
What is plastic-like coating that is applied over occlusal pits and grooves that is preformed by an EFDA?
Dental Sealants
Functions of Proteins are.....
Provide structure and regulate body processes
__ is an infectious disease that happens in young children
Early Childhood Caries (ECC)
localized is less than 30% of sites affected, gerneralized is more than 30% of sites affected
____ and ____of tooth surfaces are the most important ways that fluoride controls the caries process
slowing demineralization, enhancing remineralization
What are DRIs
dietary reference intakes developed by scientists and dietitians
Radio-graphs, Dental Explorers, Indicator Dyes are examples of what?
Caries Diagnosis
assessment of the amount of lost attachment
what is the safe and recommended concentration of fluoride in drinking water?
1 part per million (ppm)
What is a saliva flow rate test?
the amount of saliva in the mouth in milliliters per minute
Other types of gingivitis can be associated with......
puberty, pregnancy, and birth control medications
What does the servng size of a 64oz soft drinnk equal to?
FIVE 12oz cans