Caries Flashcards
1
Q
what does bacteria biofilm and fermentable carbohydrates produce
A
acid production and carious tooth enamel
2
Q
what is the progression of caries
A
adhesion
survival and growth
biofilm formation
complex plaque
acid
caries
3
Q
what bacteria is involved in caries
A
streptococcus mutans
4
Q
what is strep mutans linked to
A
high sugar diet
5
Q
what are the features of strep mutans
A
glycolytic systems
EPS/sucrose metabolism
attachment mechanisms
greater acidogenity
ecological competitiveness at low pH
genomic characteristics
6
Q
name some cariogenic foods
A
carbohydrates
cooked starches - crisps and biscuits
