CDT 1

Question 1

caries prevention: can happen with?

Answer 1

• risk assessment
• education and preventive measure: diet, fluoride toothpaste
• reassessment

Question 2

caries: characterized by?

Answer 2

subsurface mineral loss, resulting from the production of acid by dental plaque over time
advancing demineralization is deeper than its surface appearance

Question 3

caries: requires combination of which 4 elements?

Answer 3

time
substrate
microorganism
host

Question 4

erosion: what are the 2 types

Answer 4

intrinsic erosion - from regurgitation of stomach contents

extrinsic erosion - from environment in which individual is working

Question 5

caries risk assessment: what are the methods of assessment? x5

Answer 5

• cariogram
• DMFT index
• DMFS index
• general disease: record medical history & medications
• oral hygiene: plaque levels

Question 6

what are 3 plaque retentive factors?

Answer 6

• crowded teeth
• overhanging restorations
• no contact point restorations