CAMBRA Flashcards
Nodentallesions,novisibleplaque, optimal fluoride, regular dental caries
➔ Thereisa23.6%riskofdevelopingnew cavities in the next 12 months
Low risk
Dentallesioninprevious12months, visible plaque, visible plaque, suboptimal fluoride, irregular dental care
➔ Thereisa38.6-69.3%riskof developing new cavities in the next 12 months
Moderate risk
Oneormorecavitatedlesions,visible plaque, suboptimal fluoride, no dental care, high bacterial challenge, impaired saliva, medications, frequent snacking
➔ Thereisan88%riskofdevelopingnew cavities in the 12 months
High risk
Highriskpatientwithspecialneedsor severe hyposalivation
➔ Thereisan88%riskofdevelopingnew cavities in the next 12 months
Extreme risk
Bad bacteria, meaning
acidogenic, aciduric or cariogenic bacteria
Absence of saliva, meaning?
hyposalivation or salivary hypofunction