Module 24 ch 26

Question 1

There is a constant process of _____ and ______ on the tooth surface.

Answer 1

demineralization

remineralization

Question 2

The basic caries process starts with?

Answer 2

biofilm

acidogenic bacteria

Question 3

The acidogenic bacteria metabolize ______ which produces an _____

Answer 3

fermentable carbs we ingest

acid

Question 4

_____ bacteria are most active during the initial stages of demineralization

Answer 4

Mutans Streptococci

Question 5

Lactobacilli are most active during the _____

Answer 5

progression of the cavity

Question 6

Transmission of acidogenic bacteria to a child is usually from?

Answer 6

infected family members

Question 7

What are some types of fermentable carbs?

Answer 7

sucrose
glucose
fructose

Question 8

___ of ingestion of sugary foods has a strong influence on amount of acid produced.

Answer 8

frequency

Question 9

The acid produced by the bacteria dissolves the ______ and _____ ions of enamel and dentin?

Answer 9

calcium

phosphorus

Question 10

Remineralization can ___ or halt the demineralization process

Answer 10

arrest

Question 11

Saliva acts to ___ acids and supply ____ to the tooth

Answer 11

buffer

minerals

Question 12

______ is a continuous source for fluoride transport to the tooth.

Answer 12

Saliva

Question 13

Fluoride can inhibit _____ in the biofilm

Answer 13

bacteria

Question 14

A cavity is the ______ of the caries infection

Answer 14

end-stage

Question 15

The ______ is an invisible lesion

Answer 15

initial infection

Question 16

An early subsurface infection is generally ______

Answer 16

invisible

Question 17

A white area Lesion can be seen by?

Answer 17

drying surface and viewing under bright light

Question 18

What are the stages of Dental Caries

Answer 18

Initial Infection
Early Subsurface Infection
White Lesion
White Lesion Advanced
Cavitation

Question 19

What caries needs x-rays to confirm depth

Answer 19

proximal

Question 20

What x-rays are used to detect root caries

Answer 20

V BWX

Question 21

X-rays can’t reveal true depth of early caries not extending into dentin?

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Patients with one or more cavitated lesions are assigned a CAMBRA _____ level

Answer 22

high risk

Question 23

A CAMBRA extreme risk level is assigned when _______ is present in addition to _____ lesions

Answer 23

Xerostomia

Cavitated

Question 24

A first approach to treating caries as a disease is to eliminate?

Answer 24

causative factors

Question 25

______ gum can reduce levels of streptococcus mutans

Answer 25

Xylitol

Question 26

What chemotherapeutic is highly effective against mutans streptococcus infections

Answer 26

Chlorhexidine (.12%)