Podcast
Questions and Answers
How is caries diagnosed when incipient lesions are not detected?
How is caries diagnosed when incipient lesions are not detected?
- By visual evidence such as cavitation, surface roughness, opacification, and discoloration (correct)
- By the use of an explorer tip
- By the presence of opacification and discoloration only
- By tactile evidence such as roughness and softness of the tooth surface
Why is the use of an explorer for caries diagnosis being replaced?
Why is the use of an explorer for caries diagnosis being replaced?
- Because it is not effective in detecting discoloration
- Because it leads to increased surface roughness
- Because it may cause cavitation in a previously noncavitated incipient area (correct)
- Because it provides inaccurate visual evidence
What is a common misconception regarding radiolucent areas below the occlusal enamel?
What is a common misconception regarding radiolucent areas below the occlusal enamel?
- They suggest opacification of the enamel
- They always indicate cavitation of the tooth surface (correct)
- They are evidence of surface roughness
- They do not indicate any demineralization
What does tactile evidence of caries include?
What does tactile evidence of caries include?
Why is visual evidence considered important for caries diagnosis?
Why is visual evidence considered important for caries diagnosis?
What is one reason why the use of an explorer for caries diagnosis is discouraged?
What is one reason why the use of an explorer for caries diagnosis is discouraged?
What is being replaced by visual and other diagnostic methods?
What is being replaced by visual and other diagnostic methods?
Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the text for replacing the use of an explorer for caries diagnosis?
Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the text for replacing the use of an explorer for caries diagnosis?
What should the restoration of a caries lesion no longer be considered?
What should the restoration of a caries lesion no longer be considered?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive treatment method in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive treatment method in the text?
What is the primary goal of a caries prevention program?
What is the primary goal of a caries prevention program?
Which of the following factors does the text mention as being under the patient's control?
Which of the following factors does the text mention as being under the patient's control?