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Dental Caries

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QuestionAnswer
Cambra Caries management by risk assessment
Caries The infectious disease process of tooth decay
Caries Risk Test for cariogenic bacteria
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
Early childhood caries (ECC)  Decay in any primary teeth
Evidence based Information based on documented evidence from critically reviewed research
Fermentable carbohydrates Information based on documented evidence from critically reviewed research
Flouride Mineral to make teeth more resistant to decay
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
Mutant streptococci Type of bacteria primarily responsible for dental caries.
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
Pampant  Decay that develops rapidly and is widespread throughout the mouth
Remineralization Replacement of minerals in the tooth
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.
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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