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DHG 130 - Exam 3 CH 27 CAMBRA
This deck covers key concepts from Chapter 27 on Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA), focusing on risk factors, dental exam components, care planning, remineralization goals, and management strategies for high-risk patients.
What is a risk factor?
An increase of the probability of a disease occurring
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Term
Definition
What is a risk factor?
An increase of the probability of a disease occurring
What do you look for in a dental exam?
Existing restorations, includes sealants Active caries, both clinically and radiographs Recurrent Caries Sealants in need of repair Demineralization o...
Planning Care includes?
Recommendations for specific Caries Risk Levels Patient with Low Caries Patient with Moderate Caries Risk (exhibits factors that increase caries risk)...
Remineralization goals?
restore carious lesions Fluoride in water/toothpaste Dietary mode. (high sugar intake) recommend xylitol (stimulate salvia flow)
Caries management for high risk patients includes what?
Rinsing with 0.12% chlorhexidine, once a day with 10ml for 1 minute 1 week each month. Neutral sodium fluoride 1.1% dentifrice applied 2x daily for 3 ...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is a risk factor? | An increase of the probability of a disease occurring |
What do you look for in a dental exam? | Existing restorations, includes sealants Active caries, both clinically and radiographs Recurrent Caries Sealants in need of repair Demineralization or white spots |
Planning Care includes? | Recommendations for specific Caries Risk Levels Patient with Low Caries Patient with Moderate Caries Risk (exhibits factors that increase caries risk) Patient with High Caries Risk (active, recent restorations, serve xerostomia) |
Remineralization goals? | restore carious lesions Fluoride in water/toothpaste Dietary mode. (high sugar intake) recommend xylitol (stimulate salvia flow) |
Caries management for high risk patients includes what? | Rinsing with 0.12% chlorhexidine, once a day with 10ml for 1 minute 1 week each month. Neutral sodium fluoride 1.1% dentifrice applied 2x daily for 3 weeks following CHX short term rinse Fl2 varnish applications at dental hygiene appointments. |