Quiz 3

Question 1

Factors needed for caries

Answer 1

Bacteria, host, fermentable carbs, composition/flow of saliva, time

Question 2

Vitamins and minerals for tooth structure

Answer 2

Calcium, phosphorus, vitamins a, c, d, fluoride and protein.

Question 3

What is the principal protein in milk

Answer 3

Casein

Question 4

What is chlorhexidine

Answer 4

An antimicrobial

Question 5

What does fluoride do?

Answer 5

Remineralizes

Question 6

What does xylitol do?

Answer 6

Inhibits growth

Question 7

Prevalence of caries

Answer 7

Rises with age

Question 8

Normal growth and development of periodontal and oral mucosa tissues depend on sufficient intake of which vitamins and minerals

Answer 8

Vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B complex

Question 9

Calcification of the alveolus and cementum require what vitamins and minerals

Answer 9

Amino acids, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and magnesium

Question 10

Maintenance of oral tissues and integrity of the host immune and repair response requires what vitamins and minerals

Answer 10

Vitamin a, C, D, E, proteins, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, zinc, folic acid, and omega-3 fatty acids

Question 11

Characteristics of NUG

Answer 11

Red and shiny marginal labial and lingual gingiva that bleed when probed. Cratered interdental papilla, grayish sloughing of marginal gingiva, foul breath, metallic taste

Question 12

Common complaints of NUG

Answer 12

Burning mouth and anorexia

Question 13

Etiology of NUG

Answer 13

Bacteria (borrelia vincentii), systemic factors (I.e aids or diabetes), local factors (smoking), and psychological factors (stress)