Caries Risk Assessment Quiz

What is cariogenic risk assessment?

• Prediction of new or evolving carious lesions

• Treating existing caries

• Examination of teeth without detailed analysis

• Tooth whitening treatment

Which patient groups are at higher risk of caries due to insufficient fluoride exposure?

• People who use fluoride toothpaste twice a day

• Children using toothpastes below 500 ppm fluoride

• Patients who eat a lot of vegetables and fruit

• People with excellent oral hygiene

What role does saliva play in preventing tooth decay?

• Increases the acidity of the oral cavity

• Helps remineralize tooth enamel

• Prevents fluoride absorption

• Lowers pH and favors the growth of bacteria

What is the DMFT index?

• Number of healthy teeth of a patient

• Number of decayed, filled and extracted teeth due to cavities

• Measurement of fluoride levels in the body

• Frequency of consumption of cariogenic foods

Which of the following is a major risk factor for caries?

• Flat water consumption

• Poor oral hygiene

• Using mint-free toothpastes

• Avoiding protein intake

Which of the following foods are considered highly cariogenic?

• Raw meat and vegetables

• Cakes, biscuits and jellies

• Mineral water and unsweetened tea

• Cheese and nuts

What index is used to assess the amount of plaque?

• Salivary saturation index

• DMFT index

• PI index (Silness and Loe)

• Fluorosis index

What is the mean value of resting salivary flow?

• Above 2 ml/min

• Between 1-2 ml/min

• Below 0,7 ml/min

• Between 0,4-0,6 ml/min

Which population groups are considered at increased risk of caries?

• High income earners

• Institutionalized persons and persons with special needs

• Patients who visit the dentist annually

• Performance athletes

How do salivary proteins influence caries risk?

• Increase saliva acidity

• Slow down the remineralization process

• Increase the thickness of the acquired film and protect the enamel

• Promotes bacterial plaque deposition