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What is the primary objective of caries diagnosis?
What is the primary objective of caries diagnosis?
- To identify cavitated lesions for restoration
- To recommend oral hygiene measures for all patients
- To determine if a patient requires surgical or non-surgical treatment (correct)
- To assess a patient's risk for developing caries
What is the emphasis of caries diagnosis shifting towards?
What is the emphasis of caries diagnosis shifting towards?
- Detecting the presence of mutans streptococci (MS) and predicting caries progression (correct)
- Detecting cavitated lesions only
- Identifying patients with good oral hygiene habits
- Recommending preventive strategies for all patients
Which of the following factors should be considered when diagnosing carious lesions in patients?
Which of the following factors should be considered when diagnosing carious lesions in patients?
- Patient history and general clinical examination results (correct)
- Oral hygiene habits of the patient
- Preventive strategies for all patients
- Presence of cavitated lesions only
What is the purpose of identifying high-risk patients for developing caries?
What is the purpose of identifying high-risk patients for developing caries?
What was the focus of caries diagnosis and treatment in the past?
What was the focus of caries diagnosis and treatment in the past?
For patients at low risk for caries, what preventive measures may be recommended?
For patients at low risk for caries, what preventive measures may be recommended?
What is the primary goal of an effective caries diagnosis and treatment program?
What is the primary goal of an effective caries diagnosis and treatment program?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic method to detect caries activity at early stages?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic method to detect caries activity at early stages?
What is the objective in managing caries, according to the text?
What is the objective in managing caries, according to the text?
At later stages, how is caries diagnosed according to the text?
At later stages, how is caries diagnosed according to the text?
What has been used in the past to detect demineralization and carious lesions, according to the text?
What has been used in the past to detect demineralization and carious lesions, according to the text?
What does the text suggest is being replaced for caries diagnosis?
What does the text suggest is being replaced for caries diagnosis?
