Modern Dental Assisting Chpster 13

Caries-A scientific term for tooth decay or cavities/an infectious bacterial disease

Cavitiation-Formation of cavity or hole seen in radiograph images

Deminerialization-Loss of minerals from the tooth

Fluoride-Naturally occurring mineral to help prevent cavities.

Incipient caries-tooth decay at its initial stage, beginning to form or become apparent Plaque-Soft deposit on teeth, colorless, that consists of organized complex of bacteria and bacterial by-products

Rampant caries-decay that develops rapidly and is widespread throughout the mouth

Recurrent caries-Caries which form in tiny spaces between the tooth and the margins of restoration

Remineralization-Replacement of minerals in the tooth

Xerostima-Dry mouth

Xylitol-Sugar substitute that may have anti bacterial affect against decay causing bacteria

How can these be transmitted-Eating kissing, etc.

What is cariology-study of caries

What is dental plaque-Colorless, soft, sticky that adheres to teeth despite tongue movement, water rinsing, water spray, and bad brushing

How can plaque be removed?-Mechanical brushing that is sufficient What is a biofilm?-creating an environment to harbor bacteria

What is hydroxyapatite-A naturally occurring mineral of calcium apatite

What are the three factors needed for caries to develop?-A susceptible tooth, diet rich in carbohydrate (sugar), and specific bacteria

How else can caries develop?-Acidic foods causing erosion

What are pit and fissure caries?-caries that develop on the occlusal surfaces in grooves of posterior teeth and lingual pits of maxillary incisors

What are smooth surface caries-Caries that occur on intact enamel, and are less likely to occur What are root surface caries-Occurs on the surface of a root and tend to move quickly?

What are recurrent caries-Caries that occur on a tooth that surround a restoration and are recurring.

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