caries Flashcards
1
Q
which 1 type of microorganism causes caries?
A
acid producing bacteria
2
Q
what does caries present as?
A
sensitivity, pain, swelling
3
Q
what treatments are available for caries?
A
- filling
- extraction
- crown
- root canal
4
Q
how can caries be prevented?
A
- brushing with fluoride tooth paste
- flossing
- fluoride mouthwash
- diet
5
Q
give the definition of caries
A
plaque related disease, dependant on the presence of simple sugars in the diet, driven by the frequency of eating simple carbohydrates, modified by fluoride, salivary flow and composition of saliva
6
Q
what 4 things does caries need to develop?
A
- susceptible tooth surface
- bacteria (plaque)
- substrate (sugar)
- time
7
Q
name plaque traps
A
- pits and fissures
- inter proximal areas
- smooth surfaces
- tooth surfaces
8
Q
where would iatrogenic caries occur?
A
- round restoration margins
- crowns/bridges/inlays/onlays
- around orthodontic appliances
9
Q
caries can be classified as primary or secondary, what is primary caries?
A
unrestored tooth
10
Q
caries can be classified as primary or secondary, what is secondary caries?
A
on previous restorations
