PRVNT FINAL

Question 1

First stage of a carious lesion

Answer 1

Incipient caries

Question 2

What groups of bacteria responsible for caries

Answer 2

Mutan streptococci lactobacilli

Question 3

Cariogenic

Answer 3

Any food containing sugar or other carbs that can be metabolized by bacteria in plaque

Question 4

Demineralization

Answer 4

Dissolution of calcium and phosphate from hydroxyapatite crystals

Question 5

Remineralization

Answer 5

Process by which fluoride protects teeth from decay

Question 6

Drinking diet soda lowers the pH of the oral cavity to ….

Answer 6

5.5

Question 7

What substance within the saliva is an antibacterial protection

Answer 7

Immunoglobulin

Question 8

What groups of patients can fluoride varnish be used with

Answer 8

All

Question 9

What can be used to clean a denture

Answer 9

Commercial denture cleaner, dishwashing and mild soap

Question 10

What are caries risk assessment tests

Answer 10

Measuring saliva flow and bacteria amount

Question 11

Process of demineralization and remineralization

Answer 11

Can occur without loss of tooth structure, continual process, more demineralization than remineralization carious lesions develope

Question 12

The presence of what indicates patient has high sugar intake

Answer 12

Lactobacilli (LB)

Question 13

Purpose of placing sealants

Answer 13

Protect difficult to clean occlusal surfaces of teeth to keep bacteria from getting in pits and fissures

Question 14

When should baby first visit dentist

Answer 14

By first birthday

Question 15

How long does acid from diet and sugar free sodas attack the teeth

Answer 15

20 minutes

Question 16

What component in saliva strengthens the tooth and assists with remineralization

Answer 16

Calcium

Question 17

What can be used to slow caries process

Answer 17

Fluoride

Question 18

Most prevalent childhood disease

Answer 18

Early childhood varies

Question 19

What does caries process require

Answer 19

Susceptible tooth, diet rich in fermentable carbs and specific bacteria

Question 20

First step in forming partnership with patient to prevent disease

Answer 20

Help understand what causes it and how to prevent

Question 21

What reduces streptococci mutans

Answer 21

Xylitol

Question 22

Root caries

Answer 22

Carious lesion found in elderly

Question 23

What is rampant caries caused by

Answer 23

Xerostomia and eating frequent or excessive amounts of sugar

Question 24

What’s a factor in carcinogenicity of carbs

Answer 24

How long food stays in the mouth

Question 25

Best way to visualize plaque on teeth

Answer 25

Disclosing agents

Question 26

Where is early childhood caries most prevalent

Answer 26

Lower socioeconomic families with limited access to care, specific ethnic groups, areas lacking fluoridated water

Question 27

What are oral irrigation devices used for

Answer 27

Reduce bacterial levels in subgingival and interproximal areas

Question 28

Nutrients provide a body with

Answer 28

Growth energy and maintenance

Question 29

Sources of carbs

Answer 29

Cereal grains, sweets, vegetables

Question 30

Can dental caries develop without sugars present

Answer 30

No

Question 31

What describes the sonic care automatic toothbrush

Answer 31

Brush head vibrates with sound

Question 32

What mineral in enamel makes crystals easier to dissolve

Answer 32

Carbonated apatite