Dental Caries Quiz

What is the definition of Dental Caries?

• A result of poor oral hygiene only

• A genetic condition affecting tooth enamel

• An infectious oral disease caused by bacteria and diet interaction

• A non-infectious oral disease caused by diet alone

What is the definition of Biofilm?

• A layer of enamel on the tooth surface

• A community of bacteria embedded in extracellular substances

• A type of dental restoration material

• A cavity caused by bacterial infection

Which factor is NOT considered a primary factor in the etiology of dental caries?

• Age

• Tooth

• Time period

• Microorganisms

What is the role of saliva in dental caries?

• It helps in remineralization and maintains a neutral pH

• It reduces food retention and promotes enamel growth

• It has no impact on dental caries

• It increases acid production and bacterial growth

Which bacteria are considered main causative factors for dental caries?

• Streptococci mutans

• Lactobacillus acidophilus

• Escherichia coli

• Staphylococcus aureus

What is the classification based on the extent of caries?

• Incipient and Cavitated Caries

• Initial and Advanced Caries

• Surface and Deep Caries

• Primary and Secondary Caries

What is the classification based on the speed of caries progression?

• Chronic and Acute Caries

• Active and Inactive Caries

• Early and Late Caries

• Fast and Slow Caries

What is the term for multiple active carious lesions occurring in the same patient?

• Chronic Caries

• Residual Caries

• Rampant Caries

• Recurrent Caries

What is the classification based on the anatomical site of caries?

• Incipient and Recurrent Caries

• Primary and Secondary Caries

• Pit and Fissure Caries

• Surface and Internal Caries

What is the term for caries that remains in the prepared tooth surface even after placing the restoration?

• Primary Caries

• Recurrent Caries

• Residual Caries

• Chronic Caries