Caries Diagnosis and Treatment in Operative Dentistry

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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?

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?

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?

To implement specific preventive strategies for high-risk individuals Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of caries diagnosis and treatment in the past?

Detecting and restoring cavitated lesions Signup and view all the answers

For patients at low risk for caries, what preventive measures may be recommended?

Oral hygiene measures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an effective caries diagnosis and treatment program?

Identify high-risk patients and limit caries activity before significant tooth destruction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic method to detect caries activity at early stages?

Drilling into suspected areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective in managing caries, according to the text?

Identify causative factors, implement preventive measures, and repair damage caused by caries Signup and view all the answers

At later stages, how is caries diagnosed according to the text?

By the presence of cavitation and changes in tooth surface texture and appearance Signup and view all the answers

What has been used in the past to detect demineralization and carious lesions, according to the text?

Judicious probing with an explorer Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is being replaced for caries diagnosis?

The use of an explorer for probing Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary objective of caries diagnosis?

What is the emphasis of caries diagnosis shifting towards?

Which of the following factors should be considered when diagnosing carious lesions in patients?

What is the purpose of identifying high-risk patients for developing caries?

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?

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?

What is the objective in managing caries, 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 does the text suggest is being replaced for caries diagnosis?

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