Introduction to caries

What is a medical term for tooth decay?

Microorganisms which cause caries are referred to as .............. bacteria.

What is another word for tartar?

At the beginning, there are no symptoms of caries because it involves only the ........... .

• pulp

• dentine

• enamel

• alevolar bone

X-rays can be used to detect the presence of .............. lesions under existing restorations.

• caries

• carious

• cariogenic

• cariostatic

Caries is treated by the remineralization of teeth or their ........... .

• application

• inspection

• rehabilitation

• restoration

What kind of oral hygiene equipment is it?

Caries at the early stage is known as ............... caries.

Translate: żywica kompozytowa

Fissure sealants are used to protect ........... teeth.

• anterior

• posterior