Interpretation Of Dental Caries (Chapter 33)

Front 1

What causes caries

Back 1

Microorganisms

Front 2

How would a dentist identify caries in a clinical examination

Back 2

With an Explorer and Mouth Mirror

Front 3

How would a dentist identify caries on a radiographic exam

Back 3

Dark or black areas (Radiolucent)

Front 4

Extends less then halfway through the thickness of enamel. "Beginning to exist or appear" Class I

Back 4

Incipient Interproximal

Front 5

Extends more than half way though the thickness of the enamel. Class II, does not involve the DEJ

Back 5

Moderate Interproximal

Front 6

Extends through the DEJ and into the dentin but does not extend more then half the distance to the pulp. Class III

Back 6

Advanced Interproximal

Front 7

Extends through the enamel, dentin, and more then half the distance toward the pulp. Class IV

Back 7

Severe Interproximal

Front 8

How are root surface caries different then other types

Back 8

The involve only the roots, cementum and dentin

Front 9

Why do recurrent caries occur

Back 9

Inadequate cavity preparation, defective margines or incomplet removal of caries before placement of the restoration

Front 10

What are the reasons that patients have rampant caries

Back 10

Poor dietary habits in kids and decreased salivary flow in adults

Front 11

Cant be seen on dental image, must be detected clinically with an explorer

Back 11

Incipient Occlusal Caries

Front 12

Extends into dentin and appears as a very thin radiolucent line

Back 12

Moderate Occlusal Caries

Front 13

Extends into dentin and appears as a large radiolucency

Back 13

Severe Occlusal Caries