Caries
Another name for tooth decay
Demineralization
The loss of minerals from the tooth
Remineralization
The replacement of minerals in a the tooth
Mutans Streptococci
Type of bacteria primarily responsible for caries
Lactobacillus
Type of bacteria that produces lactic acid from carbohydrates
Plaque
colorless sticky mass of microorganisms that adheres to tooth surfaces
Cavitation
Formation of a cavity or hole
Incipient Caries
Tooth decay that is beginning to form
Rampant Caries
Decay that develops rapidly and is widespread throughout the mouth
Xerostomia
Dryness of the mouth caused by abnormal reduction in the amount of saliva
Pellicle
The thin coating of salivary materials that are deposited on tooth surfaces
Fermentable Carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates such as sucrose, fructose, lactose, and glucose
CAMBRA
Managing dental caries by risk assessment
What bacterium causes dental caries?
Mutans Streptococci
What mineral in the enamel makes the crystal easier to dissolve?
Carbonated Apatite
The three factors necessary for the formation of dental caries are bacteria, fermentable carbohydrates, and....
A Susceptible tooth
What is the term for the dissolving of calcium and phosphate from a tooth
Demineralization
A patient with rapid and extensive formation of caries is given a diagnosis of ....
Rampant Caries
Dental caries that occurs under or adjacent to existing dental restorations is termed....
Recurrent Caries
How does saliva protect the teeth from dental caries?
by physical actions, chemical actions, and antibacterial actions