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What is the main cause of dental caries according to the text?
What is the main cause of dental caries according to the text?
- Dietary habits leading to plaque formation
- Remineralization process in dental plaque
- Fermentation of carbohydrate to organic acids by micro-organisms in plaque on the tooth surface (correct)
- Genetic factors influencing enamel demineralization
What theory of caries etiology is commonly supported by research?
What theory of caries etiology is commonly supported by research?
- Behavioural theory of caries etiology
- Environmental theory of caries etiology
- Acidogenic theory of caries etiology (correct)
- Genetic theory of caries etiology
What is the critical pH level at which enamel will dissolve?
What is the critical pH level at which enamel will dissolve?
- pH 6.0
- pH 7.0
- pH 4.5
- pH 5.5 (correct)
What is the process that occurs due to the action of organic acids produced by micro-organisms within the dental plaque?
What is the process that occurs due to the action of organic acids produced by micro-organisms within the dental plaque?
What factors contribute to dental caries according to the text?
What factors contribute to dental caries according to the text?
What is the main feature of the caries process according to the text?
What is the main feature of the caries process according to the text?
Which factor is not suggested to contribute to Early Childhood Caries (ECC)?
Which factor is not suggested to contribute to Early Childhood Caries (ECC)?
What is the mechanism of ECC?
What is the mechanism of ECC?
What are the impacts of ECC on a child's health?
What are the impacts of ECC on a child's health?
What are the objectives for managing ECC?
What are the objectives for managing ECC?
What are the prevention strategies for ECC?
What are the prevention strategies for ECC?
What does restoration and oral rehabilitation for ECC involve?
What does restoration and oral rehabilitation for ECC involve?
Which of the following texts is recommended for understanding the epidemiology and etiology of caries in children?
Which of the following texts is recommended for understanding the epidemiology and etiology of caries in children?
Which edition of the book 'Pediatric Dentistry' is recommended for understanding the epidemiology and etiology of caries in children?
Which edition of the book 'Pediatric Dentistry' is recommended for understanding the epidemiology and etiology of caries in children?
Which source provides information on the effect of early childhood caries on the quality of life of children and their parents?
Which source provides information on the effect of early childhood caries on the quality of life of children and their parents?
Which diagnostic aid is contraindicated due to potential enamel damage and bacterial transfer?
Which diagnostic aid is contraindicated due to potential enamel damage and bacterial transfer?
What is the first visible sign of caries?
What is the first visible sign of caries?
Which text is recommended for understanding the effect of early childhood caries on the quality of life of children and their parents?
Which text is recommended for understanding the effect of early childhood caries on the quality of life of children and their parents?
Which text is recommended for understanding the management of early childhood caries?
Which text is recommended for understanding the management of early childhood caries?
Which source is recommended for understanding the types and stages of early childhood caries (ECC)?
Which source is recommended for understanding the types and stages of early childhood caries (ECC)?
Which caries‐diagnostic tool creates high-resolution digital images to detect decay, serving as an alternative to radiography?
Which caries‐diagnostic tool creates high-resolution digital images to detect decay, serving as an alternative to radiography?
Which caries‐diagnostic tool measures tooth and bacterial fluorescence, providing standardized measures for diagnostic decisions and lesion monitoring?
Which caries‐diagnostic tool measures tooth and bacterial fluorescence, providing standardized measures for diagnostic decisions and lesion monitoring?
Which caries‐diagnostic tool uses a light source to reveal carious lesions, with accuracy comparable to radiographs?
Which caries‐diagnostic tool uses a light source to reveal carious lesions, with accuracy comparable to radiographs?
Which treatment for pediatric caries involves excavation of carious lesions, restorations, and extractions if needed?
Which treatment for pediatric caries involves excavation of carious lesions, restorations, and extractions if needed?
Where is caries experience highest in industrialized countries?
Where is caries experience highest in industrialized countries?
What is the definition of Rampant caries rate?
What is the definition of Rampant caries rate?
What is the etiology of Rampant caries?
What is the etiology of Rampant caries?
What is the definition of Early Childhood Caries (ECC)?
What is the definition of Early Childhood Caries (ECC)?
What is ECC related to?
What is ECC related to?
What is the prevalence of dental caries in England by age 3?
What is the prevalence of dental caries in England by age 3?
Flashcards
Main cause of dental caries?
Main cause of dental caries?
Fermentation of carbohydrate to organic acids by micro-organisms in plaque on the tooth surface.
Supported caries etiology?
Supported caries etiology?
Acidogenic theory of caries etiology
Critical pH for enamel dissolution?
Critical pH for enamel dissolution?
pH 5.5
Process due to organic acids?
Process due to organic acids?
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Factors contributing to caries?
Factors contributing to caries?
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Main feature of caries process?
Main feature of caries process?
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Mechanism of ECC?
Mechanism of ECC?
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Impacts of ECC on child's health?
Impacts of ECC on child's health?
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Objectives for managing ECC?
Objectives for managing ECC?
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Prevention strategies for ECC?
Prevention strategies for ECC?
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Restoration for ECC involves?
Restoration for ECC involves?
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Contraindicated diagnostic aid?
Contraindicated diagnostic aid?
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First visible sign of caries?
First visible sign of caries?
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Text about ECC quality of life?
Text about ECC quality of life?
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High-resolution digital imaging tool?
High-resolution digital imaging tool?
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Tool measuring tooth fluorescence?
Tool measuring tooth fluorescence?
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Tool uses a light source to reveal carious lesions?
Tool uses a light source to reveal carious lesions?
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Treatment for pediatric caries?
Treatment for pediatric caries?
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Highest caries experience?
Highest caries experience?
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Definition of Rampant caries rate?
Definition of Rampant caries rate?
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Etiology of Rampant caries?
Etiology of Rampant caries?
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Definition of ECC?
Definition of ECC?
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ECC is related to?
ECC is related to?
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Prevalence of caries in England?
Prevalence of caries in England?
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Study Notes
Dental Caries and Early Childhood Caries: Epidemiology, Rampant Caries, and Etiology
- Dental caries prevalence varies by country, region, and social/ethnic groups
- Prevalence of dental caries has decreased in developed countries since the late 1970s
- By age 3, 12% of children in England already have dental decay
- Caries in primary teeth remains a considerable problem in preschool and school-aged children
- In industrialized countries, caries experience is highest in deprived and ethnic minority groups
- In developing countries, well-off urban children have the most caries experience
- Rampant caries is a suddenly appearing, widespread, rapidly burrowing type of caries
- Rampant caries rate is defined as 10 or more new lesions/year
- Emotional disturbances, tension, and anxiety are factors in the etiology of rampant caries
- Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a virulent form of dental decay affecting primary teeth of toddlers and preschool children
- ECC is defined as the presence of decayed, missing, or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a child under six
- ECC is related to frequent consumption of sugary drinks, on-demand breastfeeding, and bottle use, especially at bedtime
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