_______ acids is produced by bacteria in the oral cavity after the ingestion of carbohydrates - anslactic
________ is the nutrient required to cause dental caries - ansCarbohydrates
________ is the type of early stage bacteria that causes dental caries - ansstreptococci mutans
_________ is the recommended professional fluoride treatment for children younger than 6 years of age by
the ADA and AAPD - ansfluoride varnish
A carious lesion is considered incipient when the demineralization occurs only in the _________? - ansenamel
A professional prophylaxis is required prior to the application of professional topical fluoride products. The
post-erruptive (topical) effect of fluoride has played an even more vital role in reducing dental caries - ansthe
first statement is false. The second statement is true
According to studies, root surface caries has _______ in the last 30 years - ansincreased
Concerning mouthguards, the literature indicates the behavior of athletes is most influenced by their ________
- anscoach
Contraindications for placement of a sealant is (are) _______ - ansAll the above:
an open carious lesion exists
an occlusal restoration is already presents
the patients behavior does not permit a dry isolated field
Dental caries can be defined as ______? - anstransmissible