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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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