5 - Dental Caries Clinical Signs Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 sites common for caries development
A
Pits and fissures
Smooth enamel surfaces
Root surfaces
2
Q
What’s the time frame for progression from non cavitated caries to cavitated caries on smooth surface?
A
Approximately 18 months
3
Q
Differential diagnosis of Macula Carioca Alba
A
Caries superficialis
Macula sclerotica
Initial chemical lesion
Hypoplasia dentis
4
Q
Differential diagnosis of macula sclerotica
A
Caries superficialis
Hypoplasia dentis
Fluorosis dentis
5
Q
Differential diagnosis of superficial caries
A
MCA MCF Deep fissure Hypoplasia dentis Erosio dentis Usura cervicalis Fractura Caries media
6
Q
Differential diagnosis caries media
A
Caries superficialis
Caries profunda
Usura cervicalis
Erosio dentis
7
Q
Differential diagnosis caries profunda
A
Caries media
Hyperemia pulpae
Pulpitis chronica ulcerosa
Necrosis pulpae and pulp gangrene
