Tooth Caries Diagnosis Methods
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Surface roughness and softness of the tooth surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is visual evidence considered important for caries diagnosis?

<p>It allows for the assessment of cavitation, surface roughness, opacification, and discoloration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why the use of an explorer for caries diagnosis is discouraged?

<p>It may cause cavitation in noncavitated areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is being replaced by visual and other diagnostic methods?

<p>The use of an explorer for caries diagnosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the text for replacing the use of an explorer for caries diagnosis?

<p>Explorers are not as accurate as visual and other diagnostic methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the restoration of a caries lesion no longer be considered?

<p>A cure for dental caries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive treatment method in the text?

<p>Using fluoride varnish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a caries prevention program?

<p>To reduce the numbers of cariogenic bacteria and create an environment conducive to remineralization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does the text mention as being under the patient's control?

<p>Diet and oral hygiene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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