Cario Class 2 Flashcards
What’s the difference between secondary and tertiary prevention?
Secondary is stopping existing disease (such as with fillings) and tertiary is to replace lost tissues and rehabilitate (i.e. make dentures)
What percent of toothpastes are not fluoridated now?
2%
What year was fluoride varnish made?
1994
How does antibiotic use relate to caries?
Cariogenic bacteria become resistant to the bacteria
What does DMFT stand for?
Decayed, Missing due to caries, Filled Teeth
What type of country has an increased prevalence of caries?
Developing
There are three reasons as to why the lower first and second molars (in this order): they have to do with the anatomy, onset, and what structure they are next to. What are the reasons?
- More pits and fissures
- They are the first permanent teeth to develop, they are exposed to cariogenic factors for longer periods of time
- Further away from the salivary glands (which open between the upper 1st and 2nd molars and behind incisors)
What two reasons explain why the lower lateral incisors and lower canines are least susceptible to caries?
One has to do with location, and another has to do with anatomy.
- They are close to the salivary glands
- More smooth surfaces and only rarely have pits
What does CAMBRA stand for?
Caries Management by Risk Assessment
What age ranges fit into the two risk assessment protocols for CAMBRA?
0-5 year olds, 6+ years
What is CAMBRA used for?
It refers to assessing risk for any disease by clinical exam and history taking
In what decade did minimal intervention (advocated by CAMBRA) start?
1980s
Does demineralized enamel become caries immediately?
No-could be months or years
What sign shows there is decalcification of enamel?
Hyper-white areas
What disease can decalcification be confused with?
Hypoplasia
