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What type of materials are used to stain plaque and are called disclosing agents?
What type of materials are used to stain plaque and are called disclosing agents?
What is the mechanism of action of chlorhexidine?
What is the mechanism of action of chlorhexidine?
What type of agents are used for desensitizing?
What type of agents are used for desensitizing?
What is the broad spectrum of activity of chlorhexidine against?
What is the broad spectrum of activity of chlorhexidine against?
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What is the type of filaments used in toothbrushes?
What is the type of filaments used in toothbrushes?
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What is considered the gold standard for plaque control?
What is considered the gold standard for plaque control?
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What is the recommended daily dose of fluoride tablets for children under the age of 3?
What is the recommended daily dose of fluoride tablets for children under the age of 3?
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What is the primary indication for using mouthrinses in children?
What is the primary indication for using mouthrinses in children?
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What is the fluoride concentration range in toothpastes?
What is the fluoride concentration range in toothpastes?
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What is the contraindication for using mouthrinses in children?
What is the contraindication for using mouthrinses in children?
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What are the types of fluoride preparations used for topical application?
What are the types of fluoride preparations used for topical application?
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What is the purpose of fluoride tablets being taken and allowed to dissolve slowly in the mouth?
What is the purpose of fluoride tablets being taken and allowed to dissolve slowly in the mouth?
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What is the role of dental plaque in the development of dental caries?
What is the role of dental plaque in the development of dental caries?
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What is the primary outcome of the demineralization process in dental caries?
What is the primary outcome of the demineralization process in dental caries?
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What is the term for the science of studying dental caries as an infectious disease?
What is the term for the science of studying dental caries as an infectious disease?
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What is the primary component of the pellicle that forms on a clean enamel surface?
What is the primary component of the pellicle that forms on a clean enamel surface?
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What is the role of fluoride in the prevention of dental caries?
What is the role of fluoride in the prevention of dental caries?
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What is the result of the equilibrium between the tooth substance and the dental plaque fluid being disturbed?
What is the result of the equilibrium between the tooth substance and the dental plaque fluid being disturbed?
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What is the term for the dynamic process that results in the loss of minerals from the tooth surface?
What is the term for the dynamic process that results in the loss of minerals from the tooth surface?
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What is the role of saliva in the prevention of dental caries?
What is the role of saliva in the prevention of dental caries?
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What is the effect of the described substance on the adhesion of bacteria to enamel?
What is the effect of the described substance on the adhesion of bacteria to enamel?
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What is the effect of the described substance on the clearance of glucose in saliva?
What is the effect of the described substance on the clearance of glucose in saliva?
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What is the effect of the described substance on S.mutans bacteria?
What is the effect of the described substance on S.mutans bacteria?
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What is the effect of the described substance on the transportation of sucrose into bacterial cells?
What is the effect of the described substance on the transportation of sucrose into bacterial cells?
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What is the effect of the described substance on Enolase Enzyme?
What is the effect of the described substance on Enolase Enzyme?
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What is the effect of the described substance on the polymerization of glucose to form extracellular polysaccharides?
What is the effect of the described substance on the polymerization of glucose to form extracellular polysaccharides?
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What is the primary mechanism by which fluoride prevents dental caries?
What is the primary mechanism by which fluoride prevents dental caries?
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What is the purpose of fluoride supplementation in dental practice?
What is the purpose of fluoride supplementation in dental practice?
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What is the most effective method of plaque control?
What is the most effective method of plaque control?
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What is the term for the abnormal tooth discoloration caused by excessive fluoride ingestion?
What is the term for the abnormal tooth discoloration caused by excessive fluoride ingestion?
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What is the purpose of enameloplasty in preventive dentistry?
What is the purpose of enameloplasty in preventive dentistry?
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What is the purpose of preventive resin restorations (PRR) in preventive dentistry?
What is the purpose of preventive resin restorations (PRR) in preventive dentistry?
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Study Notes
Etiology of Dental Caries
- Dental plaque and its bacteria play a role in the development of dental caries
- Dietary carbohydrates contribute to the formation of acid, which leads to tooth demineralization
- Host factors, such as the susceptibility of the tooth surface and the environment of the tooth (saliva and fluoride), influence the progression of dental caries
- Time is also a factor in the development of dental caries
Cariology
- Cariology is the science of studying dental caries as an infectious disease
- Advanced diagnostic aids and bonded restorative materials and techniques have made it easier to understand and deal with the caries process
Dental Caries
- Dental caries is an infectious microbiological disease that leads to the demineralization and destruction of hard tooth tissue
- It is a dynamic process involving the equilibrium between the tooth substance and the dental plaque fluid
- Understanding the disease process involves understanding demineralization and remineralization
Demineralization and Remineralization
- Demineralization occurs when acidic plaque fluid leads to the loss of minerals from the tooth surface
- Remineralization occurs at neutral pH with the buffering capacity of saliva and plaque, making calcium and phosphate ions available at the tooth surface
Dental Plaque
- Dental plaque is an adherent deposit of bacteria and their products on the tooth surface
- The pellicle is an amorphous organic film that covers the tooth surface and attracts bacteria
- The pellicle can alter the surface energy of enamel, making it less susceptible to bacterial adhesion
Fluoride and Caries Prevention
- Fluoride supplementation can prevent dental caries
- Fluoride inhibits enolase enzyme, essential for glycolysis, and glycosyl transferase, preventing glucose polymerization and bacterial adhesion
- Fluoride can be administered through drinking water, tablets, salt, and topical applications
- Fluoride toothpaste, mouthrinses, and varnishes are used for caries prevention and control
- Chlorhexidine is a chemical agent used for plaque control, with a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and yeasts
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Learn about the etiology of dental caries, including the role of dental plaque, dietary carbohydrates, host factors, and measuring caries activity. Understand the clinical diagnosis and management of caries.
