Caries

Question 1

what is required for caries

Answer 1

bacteria biofilm
fermentable carbohydrate

Question 2

what is the progression of caries

Answer 2

adhesion
survival and growth
biofilm formation
complex plaque
acid
caries

Question 3

what are the virulence factors of strep mutans

Answer 3

ferment carbohydrates
produces glucans
attaches with antigens
ecological competitiveness as it makes the environment more acidic to demineralise enamel

Question 4

what is the Vipeholm study

Answer 4

fed disabled people post war toffees and sweeties to see the importance of fermentable carbs in dental caries

Question 5

what is more important than individual bacteria in caries progression

Answer 5

diet

Question 6

is investigating what microbial pathogen is present important for treatment

Answer 6

no

Question 7

what does the placenta microbiome look like

Answer 7

the mothers own microbiome

Question 8

what studies are best to study impact of groups of microorganisms on caries

Answer 8

longitudinal studies

Question 9

what is the best way of dealing with caries

Answer 9

good dietary advice