Dental Caries etiology


May. 02, 2009

Dental Caries etiology:

Currently accepted theory is the cause of dental caries tetrad theory factors, including bacteria, food, host and time

  • including bacteria
    50% 

    food,
     
     0%

    host
    50% 

    time
     
     0%

    Total Votes: 2
May. 02, 2009

Bacteria

Bacteria: it is a necessary condition for the occurrence of caries, teeth after a long-term role in the formation of cavities can finally lead to tooth pain, loss. Even lead to more serious disease

May. 02, 2009

Food

Mainly carbohydrates: the use of bacteria to carbohydrates, the last may indirectly cause of tooth caries.