Ccc Dental Caries Flashcards
Dental caries
An infectious bacterial disease that has plagued human beings since the beginning of recorded history.
Oral health
This a critical component of general health.
Mutans streptococci (Streptococcus mutans) & Lactobacilli
These two specific groups of bacteria found in the mouth are responsible for dental caries
lactobacilli
The presence of _______in the mouth indicates a high sugar intake
Mutans streptococci
This type of bacteria is transmitted through saliva, most frequently the mother's, to the infant.
Dental plaque
This is a colorless, soft, sticky coating that adheres to the teeth.
Enamel
This is the most highly mineralized tissue in the body.
prisms
Enamel consists of microscopic crystals of hydroxyapatite arranged in structural layers or rods, also known as _____?
Demineralization
Calcium and phosphate dissolve from the enamel in the process of ?
remineralization
Fluoride, phosphate and calcium re-enter the enamel in the process called?
caries
For to development of _______, three factors must be present at the same time:A susceptible tooth A diet rich in fermentable carbohydratesSpecific bacteria (regardless of other factors, caries cannot occur without bacteria.)
Pit and fissure
This type of caries occurs primarily on the occlusal surfaces and the buccal and lingual grooves of posterior teeth, as well as in the lingual pits of the maxillary incisors.
Root-surface
This type of caries occurs on any surface of the root.
Secondary
____________or recurrent, caries occurs on the tooth surrounding a restoration.
months to years
It usually takes some time,__________ , for a carious lesion to develop.
incipient lesion
An develops ______ _______when caries begins to demineralize the enamel.
overt
An ________ , or frank, lesion is characterized by cavitation (the development of a cavity or hole in the tooth).
Rampant
_______caries describes the time between the onset of the incipient lesion and the development of the cavity.
cementum
Carious lesions form more quickly on root surfaces than coronal caries does because the _________on the root surface is softer than enamel and dentin.
Tooth decay
______ _______is the single most prevalent disease of childhood.
ECC
Baby bottle tooth decay is another term for______.
detector
The laser caries ________ is used to diagnose caries and reveal bacterial activity under the enamel surface.