DEOH 203 Assignment (Student ID: 7559879) Dental caries is a multifactorial disease, resulting from the interrelationship between biological, social and environmental factors. A numerous risk factors are involved in the initiation and progression of the disease. In order to fully understand the effects of different risk factors on caries, it is important to have comprehended knowledge on the background mechanisms and the causes involved. New Zealand is a culturally
just by having a sip on your fizzy. Although it seems that there is a large number of ways for you to lose dental hard tissue, they can be boiled down into to broad mechanisms: Mechanical destruction e.g. trauma; and Acid dissolution. Caries is the disease that has been the biggest concern to dental profession in the modern era and will continue to be in the foreseeable future. Dental caries is defined as: “Tooth decay, which involves the destruction
1.1 Introduction Dental Caries is a bacterially based disease that progresses when acid produced by bacterial action on dietary fermentable carbohydrates diffuses into the tooth and dissolves the carbonated hydroxyapatite mineral resulting in demineralization. 1 Caries management historically has focused only on the removal of cavitated carious tissue and restoration of the tooth. In modern era, clinicians rely on their vision, dental instruments, and radiography as diagnostic tools but these conventional
Effect of Tobacco Smoking on Dental Caries Introduction Dental caries commonly known as tooth decay is a demineralization process of the tooth structure mainly due to bacteria. It could be caused by risk factors such as dryness of the mouth, poor oral hygiene, frequent high sugar intake, acidic environment etc. In this paper, I would like to discuss if smoking can directly cause any increase in dental caries. Significance Smoking tobacco can cause various harmful effects to the body including lung
Dental Caries Disease Humans only get one set of adult teeth after losing all of their primary teeth therefore, it is important to take care of them. “Dental caries: Strategies to control this preventable disease” is an article written by Rugg-Gunn, Andrew presents several reasons why dental decay is a widespread disease. Rugg-Gunn cites that the main cause of dental decay is lack of fluoride, poor diet, bacteria from plaque, and sugars. Based on this evidence, Rugg-Gunn concludes that “dental caries
Introduction Dental caries is a tooth decay, cavity or hole, which is the most common chronic disease among children and adolescents. Medline Plus Encyclopedia defines caries as the demineralisation of the hard tissue (enamel, dentin and cementum) and destruction of the organic matter of the tooth, usually by production of acid by hydrolysis of the food debris accumulated on the tooth surface by the bacteria. A correct diagnosis of the pulp conditions is important in treatment planning. The indications
Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, cavities, or caries, is a breakdown of teeth due to activities of bacteria. The cavities may be a number of different colors from yellow to black. A dynamic process characterized by repeated episodes of demineralization and remineralisation occurring over a period of time. If caries are not treated on time may lead to tooth destruction. Risk factors Food rich in carbohydrate Frequent eating of sugary foods eg chocolate, toffees Socio
Surface Caries Caries can affect any surface of the teeth. The most commonly seen caries are found on the crown of a tooth, above the cemento-enamel junction, it is also possible for caries to form on the root surface, below the cemento-enamel junction. Dental root caries has received a great deal of attention in the past few decades. A variety of different patients are at risk for root surface caries. Dentists use several methods of treatment. Root surface caries are also called cemental caries, cervical
do not take the proper — and often immediate — steps to deal with dental trauma, their children's oral health can be permanently affected. Adults, particularly those who participate in sports or suffer accidents affecting the face, also are at risk for tooth loss.Toddlers and children have the risk of two types of traumatic tooth loss: prematureloss of baby teeth and loss of permanent teeth due to injury or neglect. b. Dental caries
Dental carries is one of the most common oral diseases in the world, and it often goes untreated due to the expense of treatment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 60 to 90 percent of school aged children throughout the world suffer from untreated dental carries. Ethnic minorities, the poor, the elderly, and those who are mentally and/or physically disabled are other disparities who also suffer from untreated dental caries (Alcorn & Rogo; 2012). Looking for a way to solve the epidemic
the person ages. Older adults were found to be edentulous or have more decayed, missing, or teeth needing to be extracted. Also, children between the ages of fifteen and eighteen were more susceptible to caries. Many hygienists have done fissure sealants to try to reduce the development of caries in children (Umer & Umer, 2011). The effects of chewing tobacco are prevalent in all users. Oral lesions develop and cause many different forms of oral mucosa lesions. These lesions include melanosis,
A Comparison of Pilocarpine and Cevimeline in the Treatment of Xerostomia to Prevent Dental Caries BACKGROUND Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is the inability to keep the mouth wet with saliva.1 Patients with xerostomia have a higher prevalence of oral hygiene problems, specifically dental caries, than patients who have normal salivary gland function.2 Dental caries can lead to more serious oral health problems including gingivitis, tooth loss, and abscess formation. Typically, xerostomia is
People vary considerably in their tendency to form and accumulate dental stains and surface debris—as well as in their desire for white teeth. It has been long recognized that brushing with just a wet brush has little influence on stain removal within the typical one to three minutes of twice daily brushing. Depending
German Bazan February Abstract #1 Citation: Fontana, Margherita, and Domenick T. Zero. "Assessing Patients Caries Risk." JADA 137 (2006): 1231-239. Print. AIMS: 1. Through research, what are some of the measurements dentists are taking to assess caries risk and combat this bacterial disease? 2. How can the simple fact of going away to college intervenes with the oral health of a student? 3. How can a dentist use the quantity of saliva to diagnose the patient’s decay prognosis? METHODS: Multiple
Streptococcus mutans out competes any other organism living on the teeth or in the oral cavity. This leads to the third factor, which displays a production of lactic acid fro... ... middle of paper ... ...ontrolled oral hygiene procedures on caries and periodontal disease in adults. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 5: 133–151. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.1978.tb01914.x Characterization of a Glutamate Transporter Operon, glnQHMP, in Streptococcus mutans and Its Role in Acid Tolerance J. Bacteriol
the importance of dental hygiene. Educating the younger generation about dental hygiene and dental care allows them to live healthier lives. This creates intellectual decisions concerning their overall health, and will allow future generations to do the same. Numerous researchers and dentists have observed that this topic is a major issue emerging in not only pediatric dentistry but also in general dentistry. According to Paul Griffin Information Knowledge System Management, Dental decay is the most
and introduction of fluoridated toothpaste to children living in refugee communities. Dental hygiene workshops and interactive demonstration will be implemented in primary schools during school hours. Children will be able to learn how to appropriately brush their teeth and hygienically care for their toothbrush. • The use fluoridated products by children and adults is extremely effective in reducing dental caries (World Health Organisation, n.d.). Brushing teeth twice a day using fluoridated toothpaste
of the data was undertaken between February and June 2008. The children were recruited from local state schools using a two stage stratified sampling strategy. The dental examination was undertaken by trained and calibrated examiners and recorded the children’s caries experience, oral hygiene levels and presence of acute infection. Caries was diagnosed at the level of dentinal involvement by visual inspection. No personal demographic data were recorded for the children, though parents and guardians
Baby bottle caries is defined as the presence of one or more decayed, missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth. This condition is usually seen between birth and almost six years of age. Baby bottle caries is often referred to as early childhood caries. Early childhood caries is a significant public health problem and is found throughout the general population. It is extremely important to recognize the susceptibility of decay on any child’s tooth as soon as they erupt
We do not know if patients are aware of dental diseases because we are not in their everyday life, but we can help them stay aware. The public most likely thinks that a dental office may be the safest place but awful things may happen everyday if we don’t take action and stay alert. Patients who are not seen in a dental office should stay aware because they can contract a disease on their own without even knowing. There are campaigns like Action for Dental Health, campaigns like this one will provide