Cavities

Question 1

True or False? Although many strains and species of bacteria are responsible for dental cavity, Streptococci mutans is mostly common among them.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which byproduct of bacterial metabolism causes the damage of enamel?
A) Sulfuric Acid B) Butyric Acid C) Lactic Acid D) Hydrochloric Acid.

Answer 2

C. Lactic Acid

Question 3

True or False? Dental cavity is only limited to Enamel.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Which common component of most of the toothpaste help to restore minor damage in enamel?

Answer 4

Fluoride

Question 5

During cavity formation, bacteria damage the inorganic materials of enamel in a process called _________?

Answer 5

Demineralization

Question 6

Which of the followings is NOT included in “Low Cavity Risk”?
A) Frequent biofilm removal B) Healthy snacking habits C) Xerostomia D) Daily exposure to fluoride.

Answer 6

C. Xerostomia

Question 7

True or False? Dental carries/cavities are non-reversible.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The process in which minerals are redeposited in the de-mineralized tooth structure is called____________________?

Answer 8

Remineralization

Question 9

Bacteria in the dental biofilm capable of metabolizing fermentable carbohydrates into acids are called___________________?

Answer 9

Acidogenic bacteria.

Question 10

True or False? Pathogenic oral bacteria can cause dental cavity any time during the human lifespan except for the period in the Utero

Answer 10

True…oral cavity is sterile in utero