principles of caires managment :) Flashcards
1
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progression of caries steps
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early enamel lesion
advanced coronal lesion (leading to collapse of enamel surface)
caries in dentine
root caries
2
Q
what is a cavity
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manifestation of dental caries
3
Q
dental caries
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- Dynamic process of demineralization and remineralisation which on becoming grossly unbalanced leads to bacterial invasion of the pulp tissues
4
Q
dental roles
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physician - diagnose and assist patient to understand and manage the diseae
surgeon - manage and repair defects on the tooth surfacwe
5
Q
risk assessment on cares
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primary factors - directly on the mouth - biological factors that act directly on the biofilm - fluoride/saliva/deit modifying factors - lifestyle - dental history - socioeconomic factors
6
Q
traffic light matrix risk assessment model
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traffic light system - identifies risk factors - assess patients motivation matrix - assess patients current disease status and attitude to maintaining their own oral health
7
Q
caries management system includes
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diet assessment plaque assessment bitewing radiographic survey diagnosis and caries risk assessment oral hygiene coating topical fluoride applicaton
8
Q
caries management techniques
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preventative measures
operative intervention
9
Q
preventative measure
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fluoride application
fissure sealant
10
Q
operative intervention
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preventative restorations
restorative fillings
11
Q
safe and bad factors
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saliva awareness fluoride envrkoemtn BAD bacteria acid diet
