Dental Assistant Exam Review Ch 13,15,16
Questions With Solutions 100% Solved
Name the two types of bacteria that cause dental caries Mutans streptococci and
Lactobacillius
How is dental caries transmitted transmitted through salvia, most frequently the mothers
to infant
what are the factors that cause dental caries bacteria
fermemtable carbohydrates
a susceptible tooth
name the four areas of a tooth where dental caries can occur Pit and fissures on the
occlusal surfaces and the buccal and lingual grooves of posterior teeth , as well as the lingual pits
of the maxillary incisors
Smooth surface carries
Root caries occurs on any surface of the root
, Dental Assistant Exam Review Ch 13,15,16
Questions With Solutions 100% Solved
secondary/reacurant caries
explain the development of dental carries Deminsralization is the dissolution of the
calcium and phosphate from the hydroxyapatite crystals
The tooth is attacked by acids in the plaque and salvia
calcium and phosphate dissolve from the enamel in the process of demineralization
incipient carries a decayed part of a tooth in which the lesion is just coming into existence.
later on causing cavitation(development of a cavity or hole) to then begin
Rampant carries rapid multiple lesion throughout the mouth
what are the risk factors of root caries they form more quickly on the root surface because
the cementum on the root surface is softer than the enamel and dentin
, Dental Assistant Exam Review Ch 13,15,16
Questions With Solutions 100% Solved
being old because elderly take medications which cause dry mouth. With the decrease in salvia it
causes caries to develop
who is at risk for gingival recession, exposing root surfaces the elderly because they take
medications which cause dry mouth. With the decrease in salvia it causes caries to develop
What is Early Childhood Caries(ECC) Many children live with the constant pain of
decayed teeth and swollen gums
In some states ECC affects one third of preschool children
Tooth decay is the single most prevalent disease of childhood
Explain the consequences of early childhood caries Untreated tooth decay in children
results in pain and infection. ECC can also affect a child's ability to sleep and overall health and
well-being. Many children with severe ECC must be hospitalized for treatment, and this can be
very expensive
Explain the importance of saliva related to tooth decay Physical protection involves a
cleansing effect
Thick, or viscous, saliva is less effective than a more watery saliva in clearing carbohydrates
Questions With Solutions 100% Solved
Name the two types of bacteria that cause dental caries Mutans streptococci and
Lactobacillius
How is dental caries transmitted transmitted through salvia, most frequently the mothers
to infant
what are the factors that cause dental caries bacteria
fermemtable carbohydrates
a susceptible tooth
name the four areas of a tooth where dental caries can occur Pit and fissures on the
occlusal surfaces and the buccal and lingual grooves of posterior teeth , as well as the lingual pits
of the maxillary incisors
Smooth surface carries
Root caries occurs on any surface of the root
, Dental Assistant Exam Review Ch 13,15,16
Questions With Solutions 100% Solved
secondary/reacurant caries
explain the development of dental carries Deminsralization is the dissolution of the
calcium and phosphate from the hydroxyapatite crystals
The tooth is attacked by acids in the plaque and salvia
calcium and phosphate dissolve from the enamel in the process of demineralization
incipient carries a decayed part of a tooth in which the lesion is just coming into existence.
later on causing cavitation(development of a cavity or hole) to then begin
Rampant carries rapid multiple lesion throughout the mouth
what are the risk factors of root caries they form more quickly on the root surface because
the cementum on the root surface is softer than the enamel and dentin
, Dental Assistant Exam Review Ch 13,15,16
Questions With Solutions 100% Solved
being old because elderly take medications which cause dry mouth. With the decrease in salvia it
causes caries to develop
who is at risk for gingival recession, exposing root surfaces the elderly because they take
medications which cause dry mouth. With the decrease in salvia it causes caries to develop
What is Early Childhood Caries(ECC) Many children live with the constant pain of
decayed teeth and swollen gums
In some states ECC affects one third of preschool children
Tooth decay is the single most prevalent disease of childhood
Explain the consequences of early childhood caries Untreated tooth decay in children
results in pain and infection. ECC can also affect a child's ability to sleep and overall health and
well-being. Many children with severe ECC must be hospitalized for treatment, and this can be
very expensive
Explain the importance of saliva related to tooth decay Physical protection involves a
cleansing effect
Thick, or viscous, saliva is less effective than a more watery saliva in clearing carbohydrates
