Test 4 Flashcards
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Undermines the enamel and can eventually involve the pulp, causing pulpal necrosis if left unchecked, is what dental disease
dental caries
where do dental caries form
anywhere plaque forms
term for the subjective symptom of dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva or reduced salivary flow
xerostomia
layer remains almost unaffected, intact and in place for some time: important feature of
early enamel lesion is which zone of enamel caries 1-5% mineral loss
Surface zone
Largest area, region in which bulk of mineral is lost 5-20% mineral loss
body of the lesion
Appears as band on deep aspect of the body, Dense, brown opaque zone in which little structure can be seen, is which zone of enamel caries, Mineral loss of 2-4%
Dark Zone
First recognizable alterations in enamel structure observable by light microscopy: large pores created by demineralization at the prism junctures and at cross striations
Translucent Zone
No evidence of decalcification clinically or radiographically, consistent of translucent zone is which stage
stage 1
Still clinically and radiographically undetectable
Developing dark zone located centrally is which stage
stage 2
Breakdown in the center of the dark zone Formation of body of lesion
Clinically appears as a white spot is which stage
stage 3
Beginning of dentin involvement, Increase in size of lesion body is which stage
stage 4
Earliest stages of cavity formation Dentin involvement Remineralization of the defect is unlikely at this point, is which stage
stage 5
Clinical cavity formation is which stage
stage 6
First change seen histologically is the for smooth surface caries is
loss of inter-rod substance of enamel with increased prominence of the rods.
accentuated incremental lines of Retzius as seen when
smooth surface caries are beginning to form
Describe the shape of the enamel lesion on smooth surfaces
is cone-shaped, with the apex towards DEJ and base towards the tooth surface.
what type of caries begin with decalcification of enamel
pit and fissure
Caries follows the direction of what in pit and fissure caries
enamel rods
pit and fissure caries frequently involve what because the enamel is very thin
dentin
describe the shape of pit and fissure caries
it has a triangular shape, with its base toward the DEJ and the apex facing the surface of the tooth
Greater number of dentinal tubules are affected when lesion reaches DEJ, so there is greater cavitation than the smooth surface caries with more undermining of enamel. True or false
True
manage non-cavitated caries non-invasively via remineralization is what
the goal of modern dentistry
management of non-cavitated caries non-invasively is done how
by calcium and phosphate ions being supplied from external sources
Probably plays a special role as a precursor to bioapatite and as a transient phase in biomineralization, Approved use as abrasive prophylaxis pastes and for treatment of tooth
sensitivity is what
Recaldent