Caries Risk

Question 1

List the 7 criteria for caries risk

Answer 1

Fluoride
Social history
Medical history 
Plaque control
Dietary habits 
Clinical evidence 
Saliva

Question 2

In terms of clinical evidence, what would make an individual high risk for caries?

Answer 2

dmft/DMFT > (or equal) 5 (decayed, missing, filled teeth)

> (or equal to) 3 carious lesions in 3 years.

Prosthodontics

Orthodontic appliances

Decay in the 6’s of children.

Question 3

In terms of diet, what would make an individual high risk for caries?

Answer 3

If they have > 3 sugary intakes daily

frequency more of a issue than content

Question 4

In terms of social history, what would make an individual high risk for caries?

Answer 4

Single parent 
Unemployed 
low SIMD 
Work stressors 
Lack od education

Question 5

In terms of plaque control, what would make an individual high risk for caries?

Answer 5

Poor oral hygiene
Irregular brushing

Unassisted child

Question 6

In terms of medical history, what would make an individual high risk for caries?

Answer 6

If they are on certain medications;

Drugs that cause xerostomia - reduced saliva, therefore reduced clearance.

High sugar medications