Aetiology of Dental Caries - fluoride Flashcards

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1
Q

What has a higher fluoride concentration; plaque or saliva?

A

plaque

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2
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What does fluoride favour the precipitation of?

A

calcium and phosphate

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3
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What does fluoride encourage the formation of?

A

calcium hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite

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4
Q

Can fluoride in plaque inhibit bacterial metabolism?

A

yes

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5
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What is the effect of carbonates incorporations into crystal?

A

promote carious attack

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6
Q

How does saliva buffer acid?

A

contains concentrated calcium and phosphate ions

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7
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What happens bertween pH drops?

A

remineralisation slowly occurs

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8
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When is the plaque fluid more undersaturated?

A

lower pH, increased sugar consumption

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9
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What happens when the plaque fluid is undersaturated compared to hydroxyapatite?

A

the greater the tendency for dissolution of the enamel apatite

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10
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What are the demineralisation factors?

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11
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What are the remineralisation factors?

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