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Module 15 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alloy | A mixture of two or more metals that are dissolved with each other when in the liquid state. |
| Amalgam | An alloy, with one of the constituents being mercury. |
| Amino | Compounds in proteins used by the body to build and repair tissue. |
| CAMBRA | Caries management by risk assessment. |
| Caries | The infectious disease process of tooth decay. |
| Caries Risk Test | Test for cariogenic bacteria. |
| Cariogenic | Producing or promoting tooth decay. |
| Cariology | The science and study of dental caries. |
| Carious | White spots, brown spots, and decay on tooth surfaces. |
| Cavitation | Formation of a cavity or hole. |
| Demineralization | Loss of minerals from the tooth. |
| Dental crown | are caps placed on top of damaged teeth. |
| Early Chilhood Caries | Decay in any primary teeth. |
| Evience based | Information based on documented evidence from critically reviewed research. |
| Fermentable | Simple carbohydrates, such as sucrose, fructose, lactose, and glucose. |
| Dental filling | is used to treat a small hole, or cavity, in a tooth |
| Fluoride | Mineral to make teeth more resistant to decay. |
| Gold | A soft, yellow, corrosive-resistant metal that is used in the making of indirect restorations. |
| Incipient caries | Tooth decay that is beginning to form or become apparent. |
| Lactobacilli | Bacteria that produce lactic acid from carbohydrates associated with causing dental caries. |
| Mutans Streptococci | Type of bacteria primarily responsible for dental caries. |
| MyPlate | The U.S. government’s primary food group symbol. |
| Nutrients | Organic and inorganic chemicals in food that supply energy. |
| Oral Biofilm | Also called plaque, a highly organized complex of microorganisms that adheres to surfaces where moisture and nutrients are available. |
| Pellicle | Thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on tooth surfaces. |
| Plaque | Soft deposit on teeth that consists of organized complex of bacteria and bacterial by-products. |
| Porcelain | Hard, white, translucent ceramic material fabricated by firing and then glazing it to match the tooth color. |
| Rampant caries | Decay that develops rapidly and is widespread throughout the mouth. |
| Remineralization | Replacement of minerals in the tooth. |
| Restorative | To restore or bring back to its natural appearance. |
| Root Caries | Decay on the root surface of teeth that have gingival recession. |
| Saliva Flow Rate Test | Determines flow rate of saliva in milliliters per minute. |
| Xeromstomia | 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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