Cariology and CAMBRA

What type of initial dental caries is common near a contact point of teeth?

• Pit and Fissure

• Smooth Surface

• Root Surface

• Recurrent

Demineralization occurs when the oral pH is:

• at or below 5.5

• at or above 7

• at 12

• below 7

The bacteria responsible for dental caries is

• Transmissible

• Hereditary

• Not preventable

• All options are applicable

The _______ curve is used to measure the drop and recovery time after food and beverage is consumed.

• Blacks

• Michael

• Stephen

• Caries

The major pathogenic bacteria responsible for dental caries is

• Lactobacilli

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Streptococci Mutans

• Vibrio cholerae

According to the Blacks classification of dental caries, a Class V carious lesion is located

• In pits and fissures

• On proximal surfaces of premolars

• On incisal edges of anteriors

• At the gingival margin

Which is NOT a disease indicator on a CAMBRA assessment?

• Visual white spot lesion

• A restoration placed in the last 3 years

• Caries visible on a radiograph

• Exposed roots

A client will be classified as having moderate CAMBRA if you can not determine otherwise.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If a parent or caregiver of a child has had dental caries within 12 months, the child will have high CAMBRA.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A client with high CAMBRA risk factors and what condition will be classified with Exteme CAMBRA?

• Poor oral hygiene

• xerostomia

• halitosis

• all are applicable