Dental Caries Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causative organisms of Dental Caries?
A
A polymicrobial mixture of acid-producing bacteria
2
Q
What form of Dental Caries is a polymicrobial mixture of acid-producing bacteria?
A
Bacterial
3
Q
What are the most common modes of transmission for Dental Caries?
A
Direct contact
4
Q
What are the virulence factors for Dental Caries?
A
Adhesion, acid production
5
Q
How do you culture/diagnose Dental Caries?
A
6
Q
How do you prevent Dental Caries?
A
Oral hygiene, fluoride supplementation
7
Q
How do you treat Dental Caries?
A
Removal of diseased tooth material
8
Q
What are the epidemiological features for Dental Caries?
A
Globally, 60% to 90% prevalence in school-age children
