CAMBRA baby! Flashcards
Dental caries is an ______ microbiological disease of the teeth that results in localized dissolution and destruction
of the calcified tissues.
infectious
What are the two categories of factors that have our caries balance?
1.Pathological 2.Protective
BOOM: WHAT ARE THE 4 indicators of HIGH caries risk in CAMBRA?
1.Visible Cavities Present 2.Caries restored in last 3 years 3.Interproximal Caries lesions/radiolucencies 4.White Spots on enamel surfaces
LETS GET IT!!!! What are the 9 indicators for MODERATE caries risk in CAMBRA?
- MS and LB medium/high by culture 2.visible heavy plaque 3.frequent snacks (>3x/day) 4.Deep P&F 5.Drugs 6. Bad Saliva Flow (meds, radiation, Sjogrens) 7.Exposed roots 8.Ortho Appliances
ASSIGN A RISK LEVEL!!! Disease Factors: None Risk Factors: None Protective Factors: one or more
low risk
ASSIGN A RISK LEVEL!!! Disease Factors: None Risk Factors: One or more Protective Factors: need to increase
medium risk
ASSIGN A RISK LEVEL!!! Disease Factors: one or more Risk Factors: blank Protective Factors: need to increase
high risk
ASSIGN A RISK LEVEL!!! Disease Factors: one or more Risk Factors:low saliva flow Protective Factors: need to increase
extreme risk
What are the 4 ways we can INCREASE PROTECTIVE FACTORS??
1.Topical Fluoride 2.Saliva Stimulation/Supplement 3.Antibacterial Tx 4.minimally invasive restorative dentistry
Hey heres a concept that works!!! ______ the tooth and _____ the bacterial infection!
restore…treat
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Antimicrobials: Low Risk
Not indicated
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Antimicrobials: Moderate Risk
Not indicated
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Antimicrobials: High Risk
CHX-10mL rinse for 1 min daily at bedtime for 1 wk/month
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Antimicrobials: Extreme Risk
CHX-10mL rinse for 1 min daily at bedtime for 1 wk/month
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Bacterial Test/Saliva Flow: Low Risk
basline reference
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Bacterial Test/Saliva Flow: Moderate Risk
baseline/suspision
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Bacterial Test/Saliva Flow: High Risk
tests at EVERY periodic oral exam
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Bacterial Test/Saliva Flow: Extreme Risk
tests at EVERY periodic oral exam
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Fluoride…Low Risk
otc fluoride toothpase 2x day
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Fluoride…Moderate Risk
otc fluoride- toothpaste, mouth wash
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Fluoride…High Risk
varnish at all visits, Rx toothpaste 2x day
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Fluoride…Extreme Risk
varnish, Rx toothpaste, AND gel in trays daily
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Freq of RGraphs—Low Risk
BW’s 18-24 mo
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Freq of RGraphs—Moderate Risk
BW 18-24 mo
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Freq of RGraphs—High Risk
BW 6-12 mo, until no caveated lesions
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Freq of RGraphs—Extreme Risk
BW every 6 mo until no caveated lesions
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Freq of POEs (Periodic Oral Exams) Low Risk
1/yr!
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Freq of POEs (Periodic Oral Exams) Moderate Risk
1/yr
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Freq of POEs (Periodic Oral Exams)
every 6-12 mo to re-eval and apply F- varnish
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Freq of POEs (Periodic Oral Exams)
every 3-6 mo to re-eval and apply F- varnish
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Xylitol/Baking Soda- Low Risk
none
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Xylitol/Baking Soda- Moderate Risk
2 sticks/mints 2x/daily
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Xylitol/Baking Soda- High Risk
2 sticks/mints 4x/daily
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Xylitol/Baking Soda- Extreme Risk
2 sticks/mints 4x/daily AND Baking Soda 4-6x/day
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Sealants–Low Risk
none
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Sealants–Moderate Risk
for deep P&F’s
CAMBRA DAWG!!! Sealants–High Risk
for deep P&F’s