Week 5

Question 1

What score do you need to be ‘low risk’ for caries?

Answer 1

0

Question 2

What score do you need to be ‘moderate risk’ for caries?

Answer 2

1-9

Question 3

What score do you need to be ‘high risk’ for caries?

Answer 3

10+

Question 4

What conditions are considered “high risk” for caries?

Answer 4

Frequent or prolonged exposure to sugary or starchy food/drinks
Visibly cavitated lesion or readiographic penetration of the dentin
3 or more carious lesions or restorations in the last 24 months
Teeth missing due to caries within the last 24 months
Xerostomia

Question 5

How many points for a risk indicator?

Answer 5

10

Question 6

How many points for a risk factor?

Answer 6

1

Question 7

What’s the difference between a risk factor and indicator?

Answer 7

Factor is usually a behavior that can be changed

Question 8

How do you perform a saliva check?

Answer 8

Blot lower labial mucosa with gauze. Measure the time required to remoisturize the mucosa

Question 9

What are the scores for saliva flow rate?

Answer 9

Low = >60 seconds
Normal = 30-60 seconds
High =

Question 10

What are the ‘scores’ for saliva consistency?

Answer 10

Residues = sticky, frothy
Increased viscosity = frothy, bubbly
Normal viscosity = watery clear saliva

Question 11

What are the ‘scores’ for saliva pH?

Answer 11

High acidity (red) = 5.0 - 5.8
Moderate acidity (yellow) = 6.0 - 6.6
Healthy (green) = 6.8-7.8

Question 12

How long should the pH stick be in the saliva to check acidity?

Answer 12

10 seconds

Question 13

What ‘types’ of saliva should be tested for pH?

Answer 13

Resting

Stimulated

Question 14

What are the ‘scores’ of saliva volume?

Answer 14

Very low = 5.0 mL

Question 15

What are the saliva buffering colors and the correlating point totals?

Answer 15

Green = 4 points
Green/Blue = 3 points
Blue = 2 points
Blue/Red = 1 point
Red = 0 points

Question 16

What are the ‘scores’ of saliva buffering?

Answer 16

Very low = 0-5
Low = 6-9
Normal = 10-12