caries Flashcards
1
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Definition of primary caries
A
process and lesion occurring on a previously sound tooth surface
2
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Definition of recurrent (secondary caries)
A
primary caries occurring at the margin of restoration
3
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Definition of root caries
A
primary caries on an exposed root surface usually after gingival recession has occurred
4
Q
Definition of rampant caries
A
suddenly appearing lesions forming rapidly
5
Q
What can cause rampant caries
A
nursing/bottle caries
recreational drugs
xerostomia (dry mouth)\
therapeutic drugs (antidepressants)
6
Q
Arrested caries definition
A
lesions that have stopped progressing and are inactive
7
Q
Signs of an arrested lesion
A
often dark, hard shiny arrested lesion
exposed dentine surface
