Quiz 2-etology

Question 1

saliva

Answer 1

The greatest ally in defense against caries

Question 2

eurostomia

Answer 2

dry mouth

Question 3

primary orgs for caries intitaition

Answer 3

strep mutans with actinomyces at root surfaces

Question 4

caries progression org

Answer 4

lactobacillus

Question 5

common sites of origin for caries

Answer 5

pits and fissures

Question 6

primary etiological factors for caries

Answer 6

Agent (acid bacteria 5.5) environment (carbs) and host (tooth)

Question 7

most susceptible to caries

Answer 7

roots surfaces, but protected by gingiva

Question 8

smooth enamel surfaces

Answer 8

common caries

Question 9

detection of caries

Answer 9

clean dry teeth

Question 10

detect lesions by location

Answer 10

visual,

Question 11

Bite wing radiograph

Answer 11

proximal surfaces, most accurate for post.

Question 12

cavitated lesion

Answer 12

needs operative work, lost enamel

Question 13

incipiated lesion

Answer 13

reversible, intact enamel

Question 14

Proximal surfaces-Anterior teeth radiograph

Answer 14

periapical radiograph or fiber optic lights

Question 15

Diagnodent

Answer 15

uses light to quantify destruction of tooth structure

Question 16

Pit and fissure lesions

Answer 16

tactile examinations and visual, sometimes BW