Aetiology of Dental Caries

<p>Starch and complex carbohydrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tooth tissue starts to lose minerals below critical pH. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fruit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demineralization of enamel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Starch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A reversible disease involving chemical dissolution of tooth surfaces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genetic predisposition to tooth enamel strength (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Susceptible tooth surface and time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It harbors bacteria that lead to chemical dissolution of teeth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding of the aetiology of dental caries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sugars that bacteria can metabolize to produce acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smooth surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It leads to the gradual loss of hard tissue due to metabolic activity of bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluoride application and restorative procedures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glucose fermentation by plaque bacteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular dental check-ups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A localized chemical dissolution caused by metabolic activity in a dental biofilm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for the application of different treatment protocols (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They metabolize fermentable carbohydrates to produce acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Occlusal surface of molars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time for the metabolic processes to occur (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remineralisation of enamel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular frequency increases the risk of demineralisation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lactobacillus and Streptococcus mutans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It dissolves tooth minerals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Up to 1 hour (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6-6.5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reversal of tooth decay begins. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promotes anaerobic conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It causes demineralisation of the enamel. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mutans streptococci (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More calcium ions move into the plaque than are readded. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients given the most cariogenic food with high frequency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It favors demineralisation due to calcium loss. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>White spot lesions on the enamel. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sugars provide the substrate for bacteria to produce acid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The import of cariogenic foods led to increased caries rates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carbohydrates that can be metabolized by bacteria to produce acids.

Naturally occurring sugars found in unprocessed foods, packaged intracellularly.

Sugars not bound within a cellular structure, often found in processed foods.

Substances that promote tooth decay by producing acid when metabolized by bacteria.

The acidic pH level where tooth minerals begin to dissolve from saliva or plaque.

Sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose that are quickly metabolized by bacteria.

Carbohydrates such as starch that are not completely digested in the mouth.

The process of losing minerals like hydroxyapatite from tooth enamel due to acidic pH.

A localised chemical dissolution of tooth surface due to bacteria.

Factors that cause and contribute to dental caries development.

Four key contributors leading to dental caries: bacteria, diet, time, and teeth.

Biofilm on teeth consisting of bacteria that cause caries.

Early stages of caries that can potentially be reversed.

A sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth surface.

Methods to avoid the onset of dental caries.

Approaches to address and restore carious teeth.

The pH range (5-5.5) where tooth enamel begins to dissolve.

A graph showing the change in plaque pH after exposure to fermentable sugars.

How often acid-producing bacteria are exposed to fermentable carbohydrates.

Bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Streptococcus mutans that thrive in low pH environments.

Bacteria that grow in environments with low oxygen, typical in thicker biofilms.

A complex microbial community on tooth surfaces that causes caries.

Anaerobic bacteria metabolize sugars, producing lactic acid.

Bacteria primarily responsible for enamel caries development.

Frequent sugar intake (more than every 2-3 hours) increases caries risk.

Research showing sugar type and frequency impacts caries development.

Calcium ions transfer between plaque and tooth enamel during sugar consumption.

The causes of dental caries involve susceptible tooth surfaces, plaque bacteria, time, and fermentable carbohydrates.

Areas of a tooth that are more prone to decay due to structural defects or accumulation of plaque biofilm.

Microorganisms that form dental biofilm and metabolize carbohydrates to produce acids causing tooth decay.

The process whereby a susceptible tooth surface breaks down chemically due to acid produced by bacteria.

A structured community of bacteria living on tooth surfaces, essential for the development of caries.

Specific locations on the tooth more likely to develop caries, such as pits, fissures, and proximal surfaces.

The biochemical processes by which bacteria convert fermentable carbohydrates into acids, affecting tooth health.