Caries Risk Assessment

Question 1

Risk indicators are worth ______ pts on a caries risk assessment

Answer 1

10 pts

Question 2

Risk factors are worth _____ pts on a caries risk assessment

Answer 2

1pt

Question 3

Low risk is ______ pts

Answer 3

0

Question 4

Moderate risk is _____ > ______

Answer 4

0 > 10

Question 5

High risk is greater than or equal to ______

Answer 5

10

Question 6

“High Risk” Indicators include what 5 things, each worth 10 pts?

Answer 6

1. Frequent or prolonged btw meal exposure/day to sugary or starchy foods or drinks
2. Visibly cavitated lesion or radiographic penetration of dentin
3. 3 or more cavitated or non-cavitated lesions or restorations in last 24 months
4. Teeth missing due to caries in past 24 months
5. Severe dry mouth (Xerostomia)

Question 7

What are the other risk factors which include 14 things and are worth 1 pt each?

Answer 7

• no fluoride exposure
• no regular dental care
• special heath care needs (over age 14)
• eating disorders
• smokeless tobacco
• medications that reduce salivary flow
• Drug/Alcohol abuse
• 1 or 2 cavitated or non-cavitated lesions or restorations in last 24 months
• deep pits and fissures/unusual tooth morphology
• exposed root surfaces present
• visible plaque
• restorations w/ overhangs, open margins, open contacts w/ food impaction
• dental/ortho appliacnes
• interproximal restorations