week 12 Flashcards

1
Q

dysbiosis definition

and 2 ways it can occur

A

a microbial imbalance

overall loss of microbial diversity
and
when beneficial organisms are lost and potentially harmful organism increase

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2
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Early colonization and high levels associated with early childhood caries leads to

A

a more severe expression of disease

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3
Q

Non-colonization of S. mutans in infants most significantly associated with x because it (2)

A

parent assisted tooth brushing because it

  • physical disrupts biofilm
  • creates oral health awarness
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4
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Ecological Plaque Hypothesis

A

plaque mediated diseases are consequences of microflora imbalnces that come from enrichment of pathogens in microbial community

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5
Q

Fungal species that enhances cariogenic biofilm virulence, especially in early childhood caries (ECC)

A

Candida Albicans

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6
Q

Health-associated organism can counter the low pH produced by acidogenic organisms by using

A

arginine or urea to generate ammonia.

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7
Q

Streptococcus Mutans immunoassay

A

detects SM levels and antibodies to SM in the saliva

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8
Q

with 2 tone disclosing
pink will be x
blue will be x

A

Thin, immature biofilm = PINK

Thick, mature biofilm = BLUE

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9
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with tri plaque id gel
pink will be x
dark blue/purple will be x
light blue will be x

A

Thin plaque = PINK
Old plaque – non-fermenting =DARK BLUE/purple
Old plaque - fermenting=LIGHT BLUE

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10
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Old plaque - fermenting

light blue

A

acid production from plaque/biofilm is about pH 4.5 or lower

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11
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Old plaque – non-fermenting

dark blue/purple

A

areas that have not bean cleaned for 48 hours +
has complex biofilm
thick plaque that causes gingivitis

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12
Q

prebiotic agents can

A

reprogram behavior of plaque

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13
Q

sugar-free topical crème demonstrated that suppress the emergence of Streptococcus Mutans and lower the production of acidic substances

A

Tooth Mouse

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