DENTAL　CARIES

WHAT CAUSES DENTAL CARIES?

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WHAT

IS

DENTAL

CARIES?

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WHAT

CAUSES

DENTAL

CARIES?

HOW TO

PREVENT

DENTAL

CARIES

DENTAL CARIES

Tooth enamel

Cavity

Infection

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85+

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CAUSES

Dental Caries

BACTERIA

Plaque

Acid

Dissolution

Photo from: ブラキシズムの臨床－その発生要因と臨床的対応 －クインテッセンス出版 ,(2009)

...pH 7 ⇄ pH 5.5

Solidification Dissolution⇄ ..

.

Healthy Teeth ⇄ Dental Caries

CARBOHYDRATES

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TH

E S

TEPH

AN

CU

RV

E

From: Plaque physiology tutorial (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/dental/oralbiol/oralenv/tutorials/stephancurves1.htm)

PERSONAL FACTORS

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Amount of bacteria

Deeper pits

Poor alignment

Tolerance to acid

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PREVENTION

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Brushing

Less snacks

Sealant(fillings)

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