Deh1800 Test 2 Study Guide
What does a development of a cavity require - Answer Microorganisms
Cariogenic diet
Tooth resistance
Salivary factors
Microorganisms involved in crown caries
formation - Answer Strep mutans and Strep
sobrinus
Microorganisms involved in root caries
formation - Answer Strep mutans and lactobacilli
Microorganisms involved in deep root caries
formation - Answer Actinomyces naeslundii, Actinomyces viscosus
What are cariogenic foods? - Answer fermentable carbs
absorbed in plaque
The degree of cariogenicity includes - Answer physical
form, texture and consitency
pH of mouth - Answer 6.2-7.0
pH for enamel breakdown - Answer 4.5-5.5
pH for root surface breakdown - Answer 6.0-6.7
Assessment - Answer gathering details of patient
health status, both systemic and oral-
radiographs, IOEO, dental chart,
periodontal chart
Diagnosis - Answer based on assessment data,
patient's chief complaint, and personal,
social, medical and dental history
What does a development of a cavity require - Answer Microorganisms
Cariogenic diet
Tooth resistance
Salivary factors
Microorganisms involved in crown caries
formation - Answer Strep mutans and Strep
sobrinus
Microorganisms involved in root caries
formation - Answer Strep mutans and lactobacilli
Microorganisms involved in deep root caries
formation - Answer Actinomyces naeslundii, Actinomyces viscosus
What are cariogenic foods? - Answer fermentable carbs
absorbed in plaque
The degree of cariogenicity includes - Answer physical
form, texture and consitency
pH of mouth - Answer 6.2-7.0
pH for enamel breakdown - Answer 4.5-5.5
pH for root surface breakdown - Answer 6.0-6.7
Assessment - Answer gathering details of patient
health status, both systemic and oral-
radiographs, IOEO, dental chart,
periodontal chart
Diagnosis - Answer based on assessment data,
patient's chief complaint, and personal,
social, medical and dental history
