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What is dental caries characterized by?
What is dental caries characterized by?
Who does dental caries affect?
Who does dental caries affect?
What is the most widespread chronic disease affecting humans?
What is the most widespread chronic disease affecting humans?
Which population shows a lower caries index according to the text?
Which population shows a lower caries index according to the text?
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What is the etiology of dental caries?
What is the etiology of dental caries?
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Study Notes
Dental Caries
- Characterized by the localized destruction of tooth enamel by acid produced by bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates.
Prevalence of Dental Caries
- Affects all ages and populations, making it the most widespread chronic disease affecting humans.
Variation in Prevalence
- Some populations show a lower caries index, such as people living in areas with naturally fluoridated water.
Causes of Dental Caries
- Etiology involves the interaction of factors including bacteria, fermentable carbohydrates, and susceptible tooth enamel over time.
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Description
Test your knowledge of oral pathology with this quiz prepared by Dr. Shaza Ismail from Zagazig University Faculty of Dentistry. Explore topics such as dental caries, pulp diseases, periapical lesions, osteomyelitis, oral and maxillofacial cysts, developmental anomalies, regressive changes of teeth, infectious diseases, and more.