Smiles For Life - Adult Oral Health UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
7.
1. Adults and chil-
dren share what
risk factors for
caries?
2. How are physical
disabilities a risk
factor for adult
caries?
3. How are existing
restoration and
appliances a risk
factor for adult
caries?
4. What is xerosto-
mia?
5. How do med-
ications increase
risk of caries?
6. What are root
caries?
, - Places a patient at much higher risk for caries
- High bacterial counts
- Family history of caries - Decreasing saliva flow
- Frequent consumption of - High levels of sucrose
sugar-containing foods and
’Sweetened medications such as syrups may increase sugar exposure
beverages
- Inadequate fluoride In patients with advanced gingival recession or periodontal disease, the tooth
- Poor oral hygiene practices and roots become progressively more exposed as gums recede, increasing the vul-
behaviors
nerability to caries
- Low socioeconomic status
’In addition, adult caries is
accelerated by the burdens of
the aging process,disease, and
treatments
Disabilities make brushing and
other oral hygiene activites more
diflcult
- Markers for previous caries and
a risk factor for future caries
- Appliances can trap food and
plaque
- Most likely site of caries in
adults
Dry mouth secondary to
decreased salivary flow
- Caused by disease or
medication
, What is the eti- - In the presence of caries-causing bacteria and a diet high in sugars, caries can
ology of root develop easily and progress rapidly
caries? - Roots do not have protective enamel like crowns of teeth, so caries progresses
rapidly in the roots
8. What are pre- - Regular dental visits to remove plaque accumulation and reinforce appropriate
ventative mea- home care
sures and treat- - Lesions can be prevented or arrested using fluoride-containing toothpaste,
ment for root fluoride gels, varnish, or silver diamine fluoride
caries? - Chlorhexidine-Thymol varnish 1:1 mixture may be eflcacious in prevention of
root caries
- Sucrose-free chewing gum containing xylitol only or xylitol lozenges may be used
as adjunctive therapy for adults at higher risk of caries
- Advanced lesions require restoration or extraction
9. What is gingivi- Characterized by inflammation of the gingiva without destruction of the periodon-
tis? tal ligament or bone, which distinguishes it from periodontitis
10. What are the - Mild gum swelling
symptoms of gin- - Tenderness
givitis? - Erythema
- Bleeding gums when brushing
- Bad breath or bad taste in mouth
11. What is the etiol- - Bacteria and food residue (plaque) stick to teeth near the gumline and cause
ogy of gingivitis? irritation and inflammation of the gums
- Changes in hormone levels as a result of puberty, pregnancy, and diabetes can
modify the gingival response to plaque, resulting in increased gingivitis
CORRECT Answers
7.
1. Adults and chil-
dren share what
risk factors for
caries?
2. How are physical
disabilities a risk
factor for adult
caries?
3. How are existing
restoration and
appliances a risk
factor for adult
caries?
4. What is xerosto-
mia?
5. How do med-
ications increase
risk of caries?
6. What are root
caries?
, - Places a patient at much higher risk for caries
- High bacterial counts
- Family history of caries - Decreasing saliva flow
- Frequent consumption of - High levels of sucrose
sugar-containing foods and
’Sweetened medications such as syrups may increase sugar exposure
beverages
- Inadequate fluoride In patients with advanced gingival recession or periodontal disease, the tooth
- Poor oral hygiene practices and roots become progressively more exposed as gums recede, increasing the vul-
behaviors
nerability to caries
- Low socioeconomic status
’In addition, adult caries is
accelerated by the burdens of
the aging process,disease, and
treatments
Disabilities make brushing and
other oral hygiene activites more
diflcult
- Markers for previous caries and
a risk factor for future caries
- Appliances can trap food and
plaque
- Most likely site of caries in
adults
Dry mouth secondary to
decreased salivary flow
- Caused by disease or
medication
, What is the eti- - In the presence of caries-causing bacteria and a diet high in sugars, caries can
ology of root develop easily and progress rapidly
caries? - Roots do not have protective enamel like crowns of teeth, so caries progresses
rapidly in the roots
8. What are pre- - Regular dental visits to remove plaque accumulation and reinforce appropriate
ventative mea- home care
sures and treat- - Lesions can be prevented or arrested using fluoride-containing toothpaste,
ment for root fluoride gels, varnish, or silver diamine fluoride
caries? - Chlorhexidine-Thymol varnish 1:1 mixture may be eflcacious in prevention of
root caries
- Sucrose-free chewing gum containing xylitol only or xylitol lozenges may be used
as adjunctive therapy for adults at higher risk of caries
- Advanced lesions require restoration or extraction
9. What is gingivi- Characterized by inflammation of the gingiva without destruction of the periodon-
tis? tal ligament or bone, which distinguishes it from periodontitis
10. What are the - Mild gum swelling
symptoms of gin- - Tenderness
givitis? - Erythema
- Bleeding gums when brushing
- Bad breath or bad taste in mouth
11. What is the etiol- - Bacteria and food residue (plaque) stick to teeth near the gumline and cause
ogy of gingivitis? irritation and inflammation of the gums
- Changes in hormone levels as a result of puberty, pregnancy, and diabetes can
modify the gingival response to plaque, resulting in increased gingivitis
