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what are the trace minerals
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fluoride
iron zinc copper |
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Increases tooth mineralization and bone density
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fluoride
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absorbed through GI, enters
bloodstream and either deposited in bones and developing teeth, or excreted in urine |
fluoride
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Consumed fluoride secreted via ?
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saliva
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After tooth eruption, ? not involved systemically in tooth formation
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fluoride
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primary way to impart fluoride protection
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topical
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what percent of population has fluoridated water?
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2/3
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what do supplements provide fluoride as?
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sodium fluoride
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too much fluoride is called ?
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dental fluorosis
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what impairs iron absorption?
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phytates
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2 factors that determine iron absorption
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state of Fe
state of activity of RBC's in marrow |
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symptoms are weakness, fatigue, headaches
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anemia
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zinc deficiency could lead to ?
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dwarfism
late sexual maturation |
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Regulates thyroid hormone and is a component of an enzyme that defends against oxidation; works with Vitamin E
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selenium
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Key factor in hemoglobin formation; assists iron
• Part of enzymes that involve oxygen or oxidation |
copper
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Enhances activity of insulin; helps maintain glucose homeostasis
• Deficiency causes a diabetes-like condition |
chromium
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A study of the etiology and the pathogenesis of the disease known as Dental Caries
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cariology
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An infectious disease resulting in destruction of tooth structure by acid forming bacteria found in dental plaque in the presence of sugar.
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dental caries
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4 things needed for caries to occur
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host (teeth)
flora (bacteria) Diet (carbohydrates) saliva |
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An infection of multiple species of bacteria which metabolize carbohydrates
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dental caries
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? causes a loss of tooth structure and a loss of teeth
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caries
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demineralized dentin
remineralized dentin |
dentinal caries
sclerotic reaction |
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When dentinal demineralization is within ? of the pulp, a pulpal inflammatory reaction may be seen
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1 mm
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located Occlusal (pit and fissure) and Smooth surfaces (interproximal)
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coronal caries
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Mostly in areas of gingival recession on facial and lingual root surfaces
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root (cementum) caries
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Predominantly seen in older people
• Different bacteria believed to cause root caries than enamel caries. • Now occurs most frequently on the buccal and lingual surfaces where the gingiva has receded. |
caries of cementum
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The study of health and disease states and the effect of extrinsic factors and intrinsic factors on these states
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epidemiology
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extrinsic factors
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nutrition
climate lifestyle |
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intrinsic factors
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age
gender heredity |
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a medical scientist who studies the transmission and control of epidemic diseases
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epidemiologist
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Refers to the number of persons or the proportion of a population afflicted by a disease or condition at time of examination.
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prevalence
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Refers to the numbers of persons or the proportion of a population developing disease in a specified interval of time, usually a year.
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incidence
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who has highest caries rate?
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7-20 year olds
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total loss of teeth
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edentulous
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Ten or more new carious lesions over a period of about a year
Involves surfaces of teeth that are ordinarily caries-free Rapid and almost uncontrollable destruction of teeth |
rampant caries
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Dental Caries will be active in
the mouth ? lesions appear |
before
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measure the potential of at least one of the factors involved in the caries process
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caries activity tests
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primary factors in caries process
secondary |
host
flora substrate (diet) saliva and time |
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Measures bacteria’s acid production
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snyder test
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commonly used test to check saliva
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salivary flow test
salivary viscosity test |
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whats bad for salivary flow test?
viscosity? |
decreased salivary flow
increased viscosity |
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may be the most accurate way, to date, of detecting existing caries by a laser
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QLF
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pH of saliva is measured and potential for caries is calculated
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saliva Acid-Buffering capacity
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Carbohydrates produce a lower pH and produce it longer in caries-susceptible individuals
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dental plaque test
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sugar retention correlated closely with caries
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oral glucose clearance
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daily production of saliva
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700-800 mL per day
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3 major salivary glands
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parotid
sublingual submandibular |
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Saliva’s final composition and pH strongly depends on the ?
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flow rate
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The pH of saliva from a healthy human is between ?
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6.5 and 7.4
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A subjective feeling of a sensation of oral dryness. An extreme dryness of the oral cavity caused by a number of conditions: radiation therapy, salivary stone(s), surgical removal of salivary gland(s), systemic diseases, and medications
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xerostomia
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what are the solids in saliva
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proteins
electrolytes |
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A term based on objective measures of the production of saliva
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hyposalivation
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