Question

Oral bacteria and dietary sugars are two of the three parts of the "Etiology Triad" of Early Childhood Caries. What is the third part of the triad?

Answer 1

Teeth (The enamel and dentine of teeth which is vulnerable to demineralization) is the third part of triad.

Step-by-step explanation:

Etiology triad includes :

1) Oral bacteria

2) Dietary sugars.

3) Teeth

Oral bacteria break down dietary sugars into acids which break down the teeth.

Bacteria are the causative agent . Destroys tooth structure , often rapidly. Usually affets the maxillary incisors first.

Potentially sever consequences could include pain , tooth loss , pulpitis , pulp necrosis and dental abscess.