Dental Caries: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Dental Caries

Prevention of dental caries in SS patients is important. [web.archive.org]

Biological factors in dental caries: role of saliva and dental plaque in the dynamic process of demineralization and remineralization (part 1). [doi.org]

The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS): an integrated system for measuring dental caries. [web.archive.org]

Cockayne Syndrome

caries Bloom syndrome (p. 234) Roth m u nd Thomson syndrome (p. 238) Hartnup syndrome (p. 250) XP (p. 174) Progeria (p. 156) DNA analysis Blood serum UV irradiated cells [cram.com]

Dental caries is a common finding. Dental rehabilitation of a 14-year-old male with Cockayne’s syndrome is presented. 1. [hindawi.com]

caries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tooth Erosion

Dental caries and its association with diet and dental erosion in Libyan schoolchildren. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2012; 22: 68-76. [ Links ] 16. Dugmore CR, Rock WP. [scielo.br]

Dental caries in South African white children aged 1~5 years. [pubmedcentral.nih.gov]

Dental caries in South African white children aged 1∼5 years. Community Dentistry And Oral Epidemiology, 6 (2):78–81. [dx.doi.org]

Gorlin-Psaume Syndrome

Dental caries process. Dent Clin N Am 1998;43: 635-64. [jisppd.com]

Dental health knowledge, attitude and practice on the occurrence of dental caries among adolescents in a Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, Nigeria. Asian J. [scialert.net]

Dental caries was seen with 11,21, 12, 22, 16, 26,36 and 46. The CT scan of brain showed partial agenesis of corpus callosum and a midline cystic lesion [Figure 9]. [jisppd.com]

Dyskeratosis Congenita

Further examination revealed dystrophic nails, numerous dental caries, and blepharitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient presented normal skin, nails, and hair, but oral examination revealed a number of ulcers, leukoplakia, gingival recessions, alveolar bone loss, and dental caries [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

caries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome

The predisposition to severe dental caries and dental malformations makes it imperative to schedule effective prevention measures, especially since root canal treatment to [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

dental caries that may be associated with HSS and their resulting complications. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Missing or deformed teeth Premature eruption and persistence of deciduous teeth Open bite Frequent and/or severe dental caries Skeletal Short stature that is proportionate [eyewiki.aao.org]

Enamel Hypoplasia

The defect identified to be most significantly associated with dental caries was a variant showing both enamel hypoplasia and opacity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dental caries was noted in 66 (83%) of children and the mean number of decayed teeth per child was 3.9 +/- 3.3. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dental caries was found in hypoplastic teeth also. [jiaphd.org]

Osteopetrosis

[…] function with failure of proper reabsorption produces sclerotic bone Structurally weak Types Infantile autosomal recessive type Failure to thrive Premature senility in facies Dental [learningradiology.com]

Fluoride applications can be done to decrease the susceptibility to dental caries [4]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

caries Anemia, leukocytopenia, thrombocytopenia Cranial nerve compression (optic atrophy, deafness) Hepatosplenomegaly (extramedullary hematopoiesis) Lymphadenopathy Subarachnoid [learningradiology.com]

Familial Hypophosphatemia

The patient had multiple periodontal abscesses, but no evidence of dental caries, trauma, or periodontal disease on the corresponding teeth at the time of his oral examination [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Increased calcium levels in blood, can lead to significant side effects Treating disorders of teeth would help decrease the development of dental caries, which if untreated [dovemed.com]

Rickets

Dental deformities include delayed formation of teeth, defects in the structure of teeth, holes in the enamel, and increased incidence of dental caries. [news-medical.net]

[…] deformities, including delayed tooth formation, defects in the tooth structure, holes in the enamel, and increased cavities ( dental caries ) Impaired growth Increased bone [nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms of rickets include: Bone pain or tenderness in the arms, legs, pelvis, and spine Decreased muscle tone (loss of muscle strength) and weakness that gets worse Dental [nlm.nih.gov]

Singleton Merten Syndrome

Pachyonychia congenita (caries; early loss) 49. Papillon-Lefèvre S. (early loss) 50. Prader-Willi S. (dental caries; enamel hypoplasia) 51. Rieger S. [gamuts.isradiology.org]

Affected patients may develop dental cavities (caries) and suffer with premature loss of their primary (deciduous) teeth. [xpertdox.com]

MMP13 polymorphism decreases risk for dental caries. [journal.frontiersin.org]

Bruxism

Clinical oral evaluations of the children to determine dental caries, traumatic dental injuries, malocclusion and tooth wear were performed by two researchers who had undergone [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Caries Dental caries is the medical term for tooth decay or cavities. It is caused by acid erosion of tooth enamel. [colgateprofessional.com]

caries.35 Stimulants such as amphetamine, 3,4‐methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy) and cocaine exert their effects by enhancing norepinephrine and/or dopamine.36 [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Epidermolysis Bullosa

Regular dental visits are required for EB patients as good oral hygiene is essential, especially in patients with DEB and JEB, who are more prone to developing dental caries [news-medical.net]

Extracutaneous 4 manifestations include: dystrophy or absence of nails, sparse head hair or alopecia, excessive dental caries, microstomia, mouth ulcers, lingual tip fixation [revistanefrologia.com]

Dental caries. [scielo.br]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4

CASE REPORT A male patient, 17 years, weighing 18 kg, presented to the pedodontics department with dental caries for full mouth rehabilitation. [apicareonline.com]

It also revealed the presence of dental caries in permanent maxillary and mandibular right and left first molars. [jisppd.com]

Mouth and Throat Sore on lips Color/ cracks/ ulceration Oral cavity Mucus membrane color Gum-bleeding/ ulceration/ swelling Missing teeth Dental caries Tongue Odor from mouth [slideshare.net]

Papillon Lefevre Disease

(Courtesy of Sancy Leachman, MD) Other findings include severe gingival inflammation where the gingiva appears bright red and edematous and bleeds easily, dental caries, dysplastic [dermatologyadvisor.com]

Dental findings include severe caries in the teeth that lead to premature dental loss. [cureus.com]

The 9-year-old patient, permanently under hospital care, came to the Department of Paediatric Dentistry due to the periodontitis and dental caries of the primary teeth. [termedia.pl]

Mikulicz Disease

Xerostomia Dental caries Early loss of teeth Dry & smooth oral mucosa Cracking & Fissuring at corner of mouth.Management Good oral hygiene. 10. [slideshare.net]

In addition to chronic dryness, the patients have troublesome intraoral soft tissue problems that include rampant dental caries and difficulty with dentures due to dryness [dry.org]

caries Depapillation of tongue Dry eyes Vaginal dryness Connective tissue disorder Enlargement of lymph nodesRadiographic Findings Snow storm appearance In some cases cherry [slideshare.net]

Aspiration Pneumonia

This paper presents data from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) describing the prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases in [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dental caries are mainly caused by cariogenic streptococci and lactobacilli. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The NHANES III data demonstrate that dental caries and periodontal diseases occur with substantial frequency and represent a burden of unmet treatment need in older adults [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tooth Decalcification

caries K02.3 Arrested dental caries K02.5 Dental caries on pit and fissure surface K02.51 …… limited to enamel K02.52 …… penetrating into dentin K02.53 …… penetrating into [icd10data.com]

Decalcification can usually be reversed if proper oral hygiene measures are followed, but it can lead to irreversible dental caries. [wisegeek.org]

Tooth decay or dental caries Dental caries or cavity is the decalcification of the tooth enamel by the bacteria present in the mouth, leading to destruction of the enamel [rediff.com]

SHORT Syndrome

Delayed dentition, hypodontia, enamel hypoplasia, malocclusion and multiple dental caries are frequently reported. Ophthalmic anomalies (e.g. [orpha.net]

Oral examination showed overcrowded and irregular teeth, hypodontia, and severe dental caries (Fig. 1g). [bmcmedgenet.biomedcentral.com]

Thus, dental problems like overcrowded teeth (5/6), hypodontia, and dental caries in SHORT syndrome patients warrant a closer look and early identification before they progress [bmcmedgenet.biomedcentral.com]

Sucrose

Cleaning one's teeth regularly is the best single way of preventing dental caries caused by the consumption of sucrose. [encyclopedia.com]

"The problem there is they can cause dental caries which is one of the primary reasons why we need to be careful of how much added sugar we're consuming." [huffingtonpost.com.au]

[…] energy intake would provide additional health benefits in the form of reduced dental caries. [who.int]

Acrofacial Dysostosis Type Catania

Carious teeth Tooth decay, Rotting teeth, Dental decay, Caries, Dental cavities, Frequent caries, Dental caries, Early dental caries, Cariosity of teeth, Tooth cavities [more [rarediseases.oscar.ncsu.edu]

Caries Abdomen Inguinal Hernia Hand And Foot Brachydactyly, Clinodactyly, Short Thumbs, And Interdigital Webbing Dermatoglyphic Findings Consist Of Simian Creases Spine Spina [neo-genetics.com]

caries Webbed neck Brachydactyly Short fifth finger Clinodactyly of fifth finger Short thumb Interdigital webbing Single palmar crease Cryptorchidism Hypospadias Inguinal [docksci.com]

Shwachman Syndrome

OTHER POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS Less common features include dental dysplasia and increased dental caries, lung disease, testicular fibrosis, and cardiac lesions. [shwachman-diamond.org]

These may include increased tooth decay (dental caries), mouth ulcers, and/or disease of the tissues that surround and support the teeth (periodontal disease). [rarediseases.org]

Patients with neutropenia may present with recurrent or serious infections, aphthous ulcers, or poor dental health secondary to caries or periodontal disease. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Hypoparathyroidism

caries). [rarediseases.org]

[…] affecting the teeth including the underdevelopment of the hard outer layer of the teeth (enamel hypoplasia), malformation of the roots and an increased risk of cavities (dental [rarediseases.org]

Autosomal Recessive Osteopetrosis Type 3

No signs of cranial nerve involvement, dental caries, and abscesses were noted. Patient was lost to follow up after 6 months. 4. [hindawi.com]

caries One of the commonest presentations is with ocular disturbance: failure to establish fixation, nystagmus or strabismus 4. [radiopaedia.org]

Graft-versus-Host-Disease

caries. [aaom.com]

Patients with dry mouth may have difficulty chewing and swallowing foods, may notice changes in taste, and are at increased risk for developing dental caries, especially along [aaom.com]

[…] daily application of both a prescription strength home fluoride gel such as Prevident 5000 as well as a remineralizing agent such as GC MI Paste, are essential to prevent dental [aaom.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis

CONCLUSION: Mothers' SOC of children/adolescents with MPS was associated with dental caries experience in their children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Specialty Collaborations & Other Services Dental Dental caries and abscessed teeth occur because teeth in MPS I tend to be poorly formed and have fragile enamel, which causes [medicalhomeportal.org]

Mouth and Throat Sore on lips Color/ cracks/ ulceration Oral cavity Mucus membrane color Gum-bleeding/ ulceration/ swelling Missing teeth Dental caries Tongue Odor from mouth [slideshare.net]

Gardner Syndrome

Dental abnormalities – as well as osteomas in the jaw there may be other dental abnormalities such as unerupted extra teeth and caries Multifocal pigmented lesions of the [dermnetnz.org]

Bloch Sulzberger Syndrome

1 Dental Caries in Children with Insulin – Dependent Diabetes Mellitus – An Epidemiological Study. [stomatolog.hr]

Further dental treatments for proximal caries and caries prevention were arranged and performed. [eurjdent.com]

The periodic dental follow up should emphasize the assessment of caries risk and implementation of preventive protocols. 1. Carney RG. Incontinentia pigmenti. [jisppd.com]

Common Variable Immunodeficiency

All participants underwent examination for dental caries and periodontal disease. Blood and whole saliva samples were collected on the same day of the oral examination. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The aim of this study was to measure serum and salivary IgA, IgG, and IgM levels in CVID participants and controls, and to associate immunoglobulin levels with caries and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bulimia Nervosa Purging Type

caries Electrolyte abnormalities Gastrointestinal irritation, bleeding, or reflux Parotid abnormalities Secondary renal failure Based on information from references 35-38 [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

Anxiety Hypertension Tachyarrhythmia Tremors Purging (Abuse of Laxatives, Ipecac, or Diuretics) Abnormal colonic motility Arrhythmias Cardiac and other myopathies Dehydration Dental [clevelandclinicmeded.com]