Cariology

Question 1

The study of dental caries and cariogenesis

Answer 1

Cariology

Question 2

An infectious microbiologic disease of the teeth resulting in localized dissolution and destruction of calcified tissues

Answer 2

Dental Caries

Question 3

What are the 3 elements of caries formation?

Answer 3

Teeth, bacteria, substrate

Question 4

T/F: Caries is multifactorial

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Gelatinous mass of bacteria adhering to tooth surface

Answer 5

Dental Plaque

Question 6

Bacteria consume sugars, and the waste product is _____

Answer 6

Acid

Question 7

What is the pH when demineralization of enamel begins to take place?

Answer 7

5.5

Question 8

What is the pH where dentin demineralizes?

Answer 8

6.2

Question 9

What is the food source for bacteria?

Answer 9

Fermentable carbs

Question 10

What is the preferred type of carb for strep mutans?

Answer 10

Sucrose

Question 11

Which is worse: sipping soda all day or having 1 at each meal and that’s all?

Answer 11

Sipping soda

Question 12

What are the sites for caries initiation?

Answer 12

Pits and Fissures
Smooth surfaces
Root surfaces

Question 13

\_\_\_\_\_ caries:
•Class I caries
•Occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth
•Buccal surface of posterior molars
•Buccal pit
•Lingual surface of lateral incisors

Answer 13

Pit and Fissure caries

Question 14

Which location is most prevalent location for caries and can be prevented by sealants?

Answer 14

Pi and Fissure caries

Question 15

Presence of high concentrations of _____ in pits or fissures is typically followed by a carious lesion in 6-24 months

Answer 15

mutans streptococci

Question 16

Presence of high concentrations of mutans streptococci in pits or fissures is typically followed by a carious lesion in _____ months

Answer 16

6-24 months

Question 17

\_\_\_\_ caries:
•Class II
•Difficult to diagnose visually
•Diagnose with radiographs
  •BITEWINGS

Answer 17

Interproximal (smooth surfaces)

Question 18

___ caries
•Associated with high sugar intake
•Prevalent in “Soda Sippers”
•Easily restored•Is still a serious lesion

Answer 18

Smooth surface caries

Question 19

\_\_\_\_\_ caries
•Comparatively rapid succession
•Often asymptomatic
•Closer to the pulp
•More difficult to restore

Answer 19

Root Surface Caries

Question 20

T/F: Cementum is much softer than enamel

Answer 20

true

Question 21

Caries developed at margin of a restoration

Answer 21

Recurrent/Secondary Caries

Question 22

What are the 3 forms of diagnosis of caries?

Answer 22

Visual
Tactile
Radiographs

Question 23

The following are factors to consider when managing _____:
General Health
Xerostomia
Fluoride exposure

Answer 23

Caries

Question 24

Fluoride, oral hygiene improvement, dietary changes, professional cleanings, and addressing xerostomia all ____ caries

Answer 24

Arrest carries