Caries Risk Assessment And Prevention Flashcards
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What is the eription sequence of maxillary peermanent teeth?
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6 (6-7) 1(6-7) 2 (7-8) 3 (9-11) 4 (10-12) 5 (11-12) 7 (11-13)
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Q
What are the factors involved with a caries risk assessment?
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Early colonisqtion by cariogenic bacteria - vertical - horizontal Parental/environmental - education - ses - single parent household Dental Feeding habits Protective
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What is the eruption sequence of mandibular permanent teeth?
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6 (6-7) 1 (7-8) 2 (8-9) 4 (10-11) 5 (10-12) 3 (11-12) 7 (12-13) 8 (17-25)
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Q
What is the toxic dose of fluoride?
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3-5mg per kilogram in a child has been shown to result in GIT symptoms
5mg per kg
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What are the disease indicators, risk factors and protective factors for childhood caries?
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-> Indicators: White spots Restorations Enamel lesions Cavities -> Risk factors: Bad bacteria Absence of saliva Diet -> Protective factors: Saliva Antibacterials Fluoride Effective diet
