DA_Ch13 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
CAMBRA | caries management by risk assessment |
Caries | The infectious disease process of tooth decay |
Caries Risk Test | Test for cariogenic bacteria |
Cariology | The science and study of dental caries |
Carious lesion | White spots, brown spots, decay on tooth surfaces |
Cavitation | Formation of cavity or hole from the tooth |
Early childhood caries | Decay in any primary teeth |
Fermentable carbohydrates | Simple carbohydrates, such as sucrose, fructose, lactose, and glucose. |
Fluoride | Mineral used in dental products to make teeth more resistant to decay |
Incipient | Tooth decay that is beginning to form or become apparent. |
Lactobacilli | Bacteria that produce lactic acid from carbohydrates |
Mutans streptococci | Type of bacteria primarily responsible for caries |
Pellicle | Thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on tooth surfaces |
Plaque | Soft deposit on teeth that consists of bacteria and bacterial by-products |
Rampant caries | Decay that develops rapidly and is widespread throughout the mouth |
Remineralization | Replacement of minerals in the tooth |
Saliva flow rate test | Determines flow rate of saliva in milliliters per minute |
Xerostomia | Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva |
Xylitol | Ingredient in chewing gum that has an antibacterial effect against decay-causing bacteria |
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