Caries Lesion Terms and Lecture - Wall Flashcards
Caries Lesion
tooth demineralization as a result of the caries process
Smooth surface caries
caries lesion on the smooth tooth surface
pit and fissure caries
a caries lesion on a pit and fissure area
occlusal caries
caries lesion on an occlusal surface
proximal caries
caries lesion on a proximal surface
enamel caries
a caries lesion in enamel, typically indicating that the lesion has not penetrated into dentin
dentin caries
a caries lesion into dentin
coronal caries
a caries lesion in any surface of the anatomic tooth crown
root caries
a caries lesion in the root surface
primary caries
a caries lesion not adjacent to an existing restoration or crown
secondary caries
a caries lesion adjacent to an exisiting restoration, crown, or sealant
residual caries
refers to carious tissue that was not completely excavated prior to placing a restoration
cavitated caries lesion
a caries lesion that results in the breaking of the integrity of the tooth or a cavitation
non -cavitaed caries lesion
a caries lesion that has not been cavited
active caries lesion
a caries lesion that is considered to be biologically active
inactive caries lesion
a caries lesion that is considered to be biologically inactive; happened in the past but has stopped and is currently stalled
rampant caries
extensive and multiple cavitated teeth along with more active caries lesions
Is caries the same as a cavity? If not, what is the difference?
Caries is a disease whereas Cavity is the result of the disease
Caries is the imbalance between which two things?
The imbalance between demineralization and remineralization, favoring demineralization
True or False: Children with caries were shown to do more poorly in school
True
What four factors contribute to a the development of caries?
Time, fermentable carbs, biofilm, and suceptible tooth surface
Out of the following, which is not a part of biofilm:
bacteria, bacterial biproducts, food debris, extracellular matrix, water
food debris
What is the acquired pellicle?
protein deposits from saliva on the tooth
What does biofilm attach to?
acquired pellicle
What was the purpose of Stephan’s Curve?
Shows how long it takes to get to a regular pH in the mouth after consuming carbs.
Is it better for your teeth to eat multiple meals in a day or to eat fewer meals?
Fewer, not as much acid build up throughout the day
What does saliva do?
remineralizes, buffers pH, direct antibacterial activity, flushing of bacteria
