Caries Prevention/ Caries Risk Assessment (FINAL REVIEW) Flashcards
Biofilm-mediated, sugar-driven, multifactorial, dynamic disease that results in the phasic demineralization and remineralization of dental hard tissues:
dental caries
What pushes towards remineralization and away from demineralization:
- regular dental care
- fluoride
- Xylitol products
- adequate saliva flow
CAMBRA:
CAries Management By Risk Assesment
Caries disease indicators: (4)
- low socioeconomic status
- development problems
- current caries
- restorations placed in the previous 3 years
Caries risk factors: (8)
- mutans streptococci
- lactobacilli
- plaque
- exposed roots
- insufficient saliva flow
- frequent snacks
- deep pits and fissures
- orthodontic appliances
Caries Protective factors: (4)
- systemic and/or topical fluoride
- CHX use
- Xylitol
- Calcium & Phosphate paste
Systemic fluoride is only beneficial to:
individuals whose teeth are developing (mainly kids)
Describe the caries risk for the following scenario:
- no dental lesions
- no visible plaque
- optimal fluooride
- regular dental care
Low Risk
Describe the caries risk for the following scenario:
- dental lesions in the past 12 months
- visible plaque
- suboptimal fluoride
- irregular dental care
Moderate Risk
Describe the caries risk for the following scenario:
- one or more lesions
- visible plaque
- suboptimal fluoride
- irregular dental care
- high bacterial challenge
- impaired saliva
- medications
- frequent snacking
High Risk
Describe the caries risk for the following scenario:
- patients with special needs
- severe hyposalivation
Extreme Risk
What does axiom classify as disease indicators?
- active decay
- initial decay
- white spot lesions
- Treatment w/in 3 years
Active caries automatically places a patient at:
high risk
What does axiom classify as risk factors? How many risk factors places a patient at high risk?
- visible/heavy plaque
- frequent snacking
- exposed roots
- deep pits/ fissures
- ortho appliances
two
What are modifying factors to caries?
- fluoride exposure
- biofilm
- saliva flow rate & composition
- oral hygiene
- diet
When trying to modify caries through saliva flow rate and composition, what might you recommend to the patient?
- consider saliva substitutes like biotene
- sugar free gum
How does dairy impact caries?
Studies have shown that cheese consumption increases remineralization and decreases demineralization (mechanisms of actions is ionizable calcium and phosphate). Also increases saliva and buffers
Studies have shown that consumption of this increases remineralization and decreases demineralization. Also increases saliva and buffers:
dairy
What is the mechanism of action of dairy on caries:
mechanism of action is ionizable calcium and phosphate
Dessie the effects of nuts on dental caries
almond, Brazil nuts, and cashews are especially beneficial because they help fight tooth decay-causing bacteria
What are some foods that should be avoided as they increase your risk for caries:
- breads
- pastas
- sweets
- alcohol
List three dietary components that may negatively effect dental caries:
- fermentable carbs
- frequent snacking/sugared drinks
- pH of drinks
What bacteria is responsible for most caries:
streptococcus mutans
Fluoride is a ____ to caries prevention, not a ____
SUPPLEMENT: not a solution on its own
ingested fluoride agents that become incorporated into forming tooth structures:
systemic fluoride application
Give examples of systemic fluoride application:
- water
- supplements
- food/beverages
Fluoride that strengthens teeth already in the mouth making them more resistant to caries:
Topical fluoride application
Give examples of topical fluoride application:
- water
- homecare products
- in-office products
systemic fluoride is ___ and is incorporated into ___ during development of tooth structures
ingested; enamel
Topical fluoride promotes ____ and prevents ____ after eruption
remineralization; demineralization
What is the mechanism of action of topical fluoride?
inhibits glucoses in bacteria, thereby inhibiting the ability of bacteria to metabolize cabs and produce acid
What is water fluoridation?
An increaser in the natural fluoride level in a communities water supply to a level optimal for dental health
Considered one of the most cost-effective preventive dental program by public health:
water fluoridation
Benefits of water fluoridation include:
1) A 30-39% decrease in caries in primary dentition
2) A 35% decrease in children/adolescent permanent dentition
3) Approximately 20-30% decrease in coronal caries and 20-40% decrease in root caries in adult population
Optimal level of water fluoridation means:
minimal caries with minimal fluorosis
What level of water fluoridation is considered optimal?
0.6-1.2 ppm
.7 ppm decrease caries with less than ___% of the population with Fluorosis
10%
Changes in the appearance of enamel caused by too much SYSTEMIC fluoride:
fluorosis
Fluorosis is changes in the appearance of enamel caused by too much:
systemic fluoride
How does topical fluoride work?
Fluoride is deposited in enamel during enamel maturation phase results in a concentration of fluoride in the enamel
The highest concentration of fluoride taken into the enamel by topical fluoride occurs on the ____ portion and ____ as you move toward the dentin
outermost; decreases
With topical fluoride application ___ are substituted into the ____ and form a stable, more compact bond making the tooth resistant to ___.
fluoride ions; hydroxyapatite crystal; demineralization
Can topical fluoride application cause fluorosis?
NO
What influences enamels reaction to fluoride?
- concentration of fluoride
- pH of fluoride
- length of exposure
Acidic fluoride typically forms:
calcium fluoride
Higher concentrations of fluoride form:
calcium fluoride
In-office fluorides are ____ ppm so they typically form ____
greater than 9000 ppm; calcium fluoride