Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
Missing Teeth
A
permanent teeth gone
2
Q
Causes of Missing Teeth
A
decay, congenital, impact
3
Q
Impacted Third Molars
A
impacted third molar is malpositioned, prevents normal eruption
4
Q
Causes of Impacted Third Molars
A
not enough room to erupt
5
Q
Dental Caries
A
infection resulting in tooth surface erosion, abscess may form
6
Q
Causes of Dental Caries
A
bacteria in plaque break down sugar, form acid, acid erodes calcium in enamel, bulimia, purging
