Dental caries Flashcards
1
Q
What bacteria is the primary cause of dental caries
A
N
2
Q
Ability of S Mutans to adhere to teeth in the presence and absence of sucrose
A
V
3
Q
Formula for hydroxyapatite
What happens if ph is reduced
How does fluoride effect the structure
A
H
4
Q
Ph in plaque exposed to sugar
What type of metabolism and metabolic product is formed that causes this change
A
H
5
Q
How fluoride reduces development of caries
A
H
6
Q
Two way saliva protects teeth
A
D
7
Q
Eating habits that promotes caries
A
D
8
Q
Relative potential for dental caries on diet high:
Sucrose
Honey
High fructose corn syrup
A
D
9
Q
Types of caries predominate in children
A
D
