caries risk

Question 1

DMF/ dmf

Answer 1

decayed, missing , filled (teeth/ surfaces)
capitals = permanent dentition
lower case = primary dentition

Question 2

what are the 7 elements of caries risk

Answer 2

clinical evidence 
dietary habits 
social history 
fluoride use 
oral hygiene 
saliva 
medical history

Question 3

clinical evidence and caries risk

Answer 3

past caries experience can indicate risk
DMFT more than or equal to 5 = high risk
caries in 6’s at 6 years = high risk

Question 4

dietary habits and caries risk

Answer 4

more than or equal to 3 intakes of sugar a day = higher risk
frequency more of an issue than volume

Question 5

social history and caries risk

Answer 5

education, unemployment, single parent, violence etc

Question 6

fluoride use and caries risk

Answer 6

infrequent fluoride toothpaste use? no fluoride in water,

Question 7

oral hygiene and caries risk

Answer 7

poor technique, irregular brushing, unassisted (very young and very old/ disabled should be aided), access to toothbrush and toothpaste

Question 8

saliva and caries risk

Answer 8

amount , flow, buffering capacity, pH

Question 9

medical history and caries risk

Answer 9

xerostomia = side effects of some drugs , medicines containing sugar.

Question 10

fluorosis

Answer 10

excess fluoride during tooth development
minor = pearly white lines / flecks
severe = discoloured enamel

Question 11

why do initial carious lesions appear as white spot lesions

Answer 11

caries = demineralisation of enamel therefore unalignment of enamel rods
this gives a more opaque appearance as light can no longer shine through rods, instead it is refracted

Question 12

what is the name of prescription toothpaste

Answer 12

duraphat

Question 13

if a tooth had translucent incisal edges what condition may be diagnosed

Answer 13

erosion