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21 Cards in this Set
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CAMBRA
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caries management by risk assessment.
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Caries
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Tooth decay.
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Caries risk test (CRT)
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Test for cariogenic bacteria.
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Cavitation
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Formation of a cavity or hole.
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Demineralization
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Loss of minerals from the tooth.
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Early childhood caries (ECC)
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Decay in any primary teeth.
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Fermentable carbohydrates
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Simple carbohydrates, such as sucrose, fructose, lactose, and glucose.
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Fluoride
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Mineral used in dental products to make teeth more resistant to decay.
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Incipient caries
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Tooth decay that is beginning to form or become apparent.
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Lactobacilli
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Bacteria that produce lactic acid from carbohydrates.
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Mutans streptococci
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Type of bacteria primarily responsible for caries.
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Pellicle
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Thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on tooth surfaces.
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Plaque
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Soft deposit on teeth that consists of bacteria and bacterial by-products.
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Rampant caries
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Decay that develops rapidly and is widespread throughout the mouth.
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Remineralization
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Replacement of minerals in the tooth.
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Saliva flow rate test
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Determines flow rate of saliva in milliliters per minute.
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Xerostomia
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Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva.
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Xylitol
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Ingredient in chewing gum that has an antibacterial effect against decay-causing bacteria.
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Cariology
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the science and study of dental caries.
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Carious
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white spots, brown spots, decay on tooth surfaces.
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Evidence based
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information based upon documented evidence from critically reviewed research.
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