QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The bacteria in plaque are fed by - Correct answers✔✔Sugar in food
What does plaque turn into? - Correct answers✔✔Acid
What is demineralization? - Correct answers✔✔Minerals, calcium, and phosphate are lost from
the enamel surface because of acid
Remineralization - Correct answers✔✔When minerals are replaced in the tooth
Dental Decay Equation - Correct answers✔✔Sugar plus plaque = acid plus tooth = decay
Gingivitis - Correct answers✔✔Inflammation of gingival tissues : red swollen bleeding gums
Periodontitis - Correct answers✔✔Margins in gingival and periodontal fibers recede and the
supporting bone is inflamed
How do you acquire periodontitis? - Correct answers✔✔If you do not treat gingivitis
What are disclosing agents used for? - Correct answers✔✔To show patient plaque to develop
good hygiene. It comes in a tablet that is chew, a drop in tongue, or a solution that is painted on
teeth.
Dentifrice - Correct answers✔✔Toothpaste used with brushing and flossing for hygiene self care.