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22 Cards in this Set
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Another name for tooth decay is |
Caries |
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The loss o minerals from the tooth |
Deminerlization |
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The replacement of minerals in the tooth |
Remineralization |
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The type of bacteria primarily responsible for caries is |
Mutans Streptococci |
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Type of bacteria that produces lactic acid from carbohydrates |
Lactobacillus |
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Colorless sticky mass of microorganisms that adheres to tooth surfaces |
Plaque |
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The formation of a cavity or hole |
Cavitation |
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Tooth decay that is beginning to form |
Incipient Caries |
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Decay that develops rapidly and is widespread throughout the mouth |
Rampant Caries |
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Dryness of the mouth caused by abnormal reduction in the amount of saliva |
Xerostomia |
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The thin coating of salivary materials that are deposited on tooth surfaces |
Pellicle |
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Simple carbohydrates such as sucrose, fructose, lactose, and glucose are |
Fermentable Carbohydrates |
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Managing dental caries by risk assessment is known as |
CAMBRA |
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What mineral in the enamel makes the crystal easier to dissolve |
Carbonated Apatite |
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What are the 3 factors necessary for the formation of dental caries |
Bacteria Fermentable Carbohydrates A Susceptible Tooth |
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Dental caries that occurs under or adjacent to existing dental restorations is termed |
Recurrent Caries |
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What 3 things does saliva do to protect the teeth from dental caries |
Physical Actions Chemical Actions Antibacterial Actions |
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Bacterial Plaque + Sugar = |
Acid |
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Acid + Susceptible Tooth = |
Tooth Decay |
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The caries process can be slowed or prevented by |
Using Fluoride |
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What term indicates an exposed root |
Recession |
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Where dos pit-and-fissure decay first occur |
Occlusal Surface |
