Eng Health: WK9 Cariology

To which category of caries risk would you assign this patient?

• Low Risk

• Moderate Risk

• High Risk

• Extreme Risk

Briefly explain your reasons behind your caries risk classification for the patient in the previous question.

Which is NOT a function of saliva in caries protection?

• Contains buffering agents that neutralize dietary acids

• Degrades peptidoglycan that comprise bacterial cell walls

• Maintains oral pH in the 4.0-5.0 range

• Dilutes and washes away bacterial acids

A patient who has xerostomia may have which of the following?

• Dry mouth

• Medical condition such type 1 diabetes or vitamin deficiencies

• Medications with side effects affecting saliva

• Impaired salivary gland function

• Any of the above

Frequent snacking, orthodontic braces, and heavy plaque on teeth would all be considered ______ .

• Caries risk factors

• Caries disease indicators

• Caries protective factors

• None of the above

The CAMBRA philosophy of caries management involves all of the following EXCEPT:

• Individualizing care to patients based on their caries risk

• Restoring the mouth to a state of health

• Focusing on only the surgical “drill and fill” model for all caries

• Identifying cause of caries disease

• Assigning a patient to a risk category based on caries risk level

All of the following are main contributors to caries development EXCEPT:

• Biofilm bacteria with acidogenic and aciduric properties

• Frequent dietary exposure to fermentable carbohydrates

• Low salivary flow rate

• Medications causing enlargement of the gums

True or False: A patient's risk level for caries development can change.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the most effective method of fluoride delivery for caries prevention in a patient with low caries risk?

• Weekly exposure to high dose fluoride

• Frequent (daily) low dose exposure

• Bi-annual exposure to prescription strength fluoride

• All methods show equal effectiveness

Which of the following is NOT involved in risk assessment?

• Predicting the patient’s future risk of disease

• Identifying risk and protective factors

• Treating a patient's caries

• Evaluating the impact of these factors on a patient’s oral health