L3 Caries Flashcards
1
Q
Acidogenic
A
Acid producing: drive down pH
2
Q
S. Sanguis
S. Mutans
Development and composition of biofilm
A
SS binds to pellicle via adhesions
Sm binds to Ss via adhesions
Sm uses Glucosyltransferease to make extracellular matrix of sucrose/glucan
Sm attaches to glucan via glucan binding protein
3
Q
S. Sanguinis vs S mutans at pH levels
A
Ss is better at High
Sm is better at Low b/c can ferment sugars at low
4
Q
Aciduric
A
Can survive in low pH
5
Q
S. Mutans is acquired around
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26 months
6
Q
Targets for Caries vaccine to S mutans
A
Glucosyltransferase
Glucan binding proteins
7
Q
Mucosal vaccination thru nasal and ingestion is an example of
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Active immunity
8
Q
Antibodies from tobacco, cow milk are examples of
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Passive immunity
9
Q
STAMPS stands for
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Spefically Targeted AntiMicrobial Peptides
