DENTAL CARIES

What is the most prevalent dental affliction of mankind?

• Gingivitis

• Periodontitis

• Dental decay (caries)

• Tooth abscess

What is the etiology of dental caries?

• Poor oral hygiene only

• General state of health only

• Both poor oral hygiene and general state of health

• Genetics

What causes demineralization of the enamel of the tooth?

• Plaque flora

• Bacterial breakdown of dietary proteins

• Fluorine-containing toothpastes

• None of the things mentioned

Who is more susceptible to dental caries?

• Older people

• Young people

• People with good oral hygiene

• Newborns

What is the usual treatment for dental caries once it has spread into the dentine?

• Removing the decayed part of the tooth and replacing it with a filling

• Antibiotics

• Root canal treatment

• No treatment needed

Once dental caries has spread to the pulp, it may extend through the root canal causing abscess.

• true

• false

Diseases of the teeth and oral cavity are rare occurrences.

• true

• false

The general state of health has no significant impact on the development of diseases of the teeth and oral cavity.

• true

• false

Restricting sweet food and drinks at bedtime is an effective preventive measure against dental caries.

• true

• false

The use of fluorine-containing toothpastes can increase the resistance of enamel to dental caries.

• true

• false