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Pedodontics
Cariogram Color Indicators
| Color | Represents |
|---|---|
| 🔴 Red | Bacterial load |
| 🔵 Dark Blue | Dietary habits |
Rampant Caries Bacteria
- Lactobacillus: Highly acidogenic and aciduric; associated with advanced carious lesions.
Caries-Prone Primary Tooth
- Second Molar: Susceptible due to deep fissures and grooves that retain plaque.
Caries Experience Trends
| Dentition | Gender Trend |
|---|---|
| Permanent Teeth | Greater in females |
| Primary Teeth | Greater in males |
Critical pH Values
| Type of Caries | pH Threshold |
|---|---|
| Enamel Caries | 5.5 |
| Dentin Caries | 6.0 |
| Root Caries | 6.2 – 6.5 |