Caries Risk Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
the best predictor for future is _____
A
past caries
2
Q
the challenge in predicting caries in children is…
A
predicting future caries without history
3
Q
risk factors
A
genetics, bacteria, diet, oral hygiene, saliva
4
Q
caries risk assessment types
A
- ADA
- AAPS
- CAMBRA
- others
5
Q
CAMBRA stands for…
A
CAaries Management By Risk Assessment
6
Q
pathological factors in CAMBRA
A
- acid productng bacteria
- subnormal saliva
- frequency of carbohydrates
- poor health literacy
7
Q
protective factors in CAMBRA
A
- saliva
- fluoride
- antiplaque agents
- oral hygiene
8
Q
disease indications
A
restorations, decalcifications, cavitated lesions
9
Q
age 0-5
A
- caregiver status
- transmission of S. mutans
- night use of bottle use
10
Q
significant factors for ages 0-5
A
- parental education
- sugar snacking
- bottle use
- lack of F toothpaste
11
Q
important factors ages 6+
A
- frequency of snacking/sugar
- ortho
- caries history
12
Q
older kids and adults additional factors
A
recreational drugs, meth
13
Q
goal of risk assessment is to _______
A
examine numerous factors instead of a single factor
14
Q
protective factors for young children
A
- M/caregiver caries free for 2 years
- Fluoride water or drops/tablets
- adequate saliva flow (moist mouth)
- M/caregiver uses XYLITOL
15
Q
caries indicators
A
- decalcifications/white spots
- restorations
- visibly high plaque
