L12. Caries Flashcards
1
Q
Give 5 components necessary for caries.
A
- Sugar
- Bacteria
- Acid
- Time
- Tooth surface
2
Q
Give 2 ways to treat caries.
A
Removal of the tooth.
Restoring the tooth.
3
Q
Describe how a plaque trap can arise.
A
An anatomical (adjacent teeth) or restorative bond can cause a plaque trap.
4
Q
What type of restorations come under “plastic restorations”?
A
Those which are moldable eg composite, amalgam etc
5
Q
What is the definition of primary caries?
A
Caries on an unrestored tooth
6
Q
What is secondary caries?
A
A restoration fault resulting in caries
7
Q
What is interproximal caries?
A
Caries between 2 teeth (can be anterior or posterior)
8
Q
How does root caries arise?
A
From periodontal disease.
