Ch13

Another name for tooth decay is

caries
"blank" is the loss of minerals from the tooth.

demineralization
"blank" is the replacement of minerals in the tooth.

remineralization
The type of bacteria primarily responsible for caries is

mutans streptococci
"blank" is a type of bacteria that produces lactic acid from carbohydrates.

lactobacillus
"blank" is a colorless sticky mass of microorganisms that adheres to tooth surfaces.

plaque
The formation of a cavity or hole is

cavitation
"blank" is tooth decay that is beginning to form.

incipient caries
Decay that develops rapidily and is widespread throughout the mouth is termed

rampant caries
"blank" is dryness of the mouth caused by abnormal reduction in the amount of saliva.

xerostomia
The tin coating of salivary materials that are deposited on tooth surfaces is a

pellicle
Simple carbohydrate such as sucrose, fructose, lactose, and glucose are

fermentable carbohydrates
Managing dental caries by risk assessment in known as

CAMBRA

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2011-09-22T02:44:53Z

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