Caries Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between arrested and dormant caries?
A
Arrested - stopped but a change in environment will bring it back
Dormant stopped forever
2
Q
What are intrinsic influencing factors of caries?
A
Tooth morphology, position, enamel structure and composition
3
Q
What are extrinsic influencing factors of caries?
A
Diet, plaque control, saliva flow
4
Q
What is affect of fluoride on teeth?
A
Makes enamel crystals bigger, so more stable and less easy to attack
5
Q
What is the first sign of caries?
A
White spot lesion
6
Q
What are the sites of attack?
A
Pits and fissures
Smooth surfaces
Root surface
Recurrent caries
7
Q
What is fissure sealant?
A
An agent used to occlude pits and fissures in enamel to prevent dental caries
