KROK 1 Stomatology 2016 – Question 33 · KROK (Dentistry)
Microscopy of an extracted tooth has revealed a focus of enamel destruction at the dentinoenamel junction. Within this focus accumulation of microorganisms occurs; calcium salts disappear from enamel columns; intercolumn substance and enamel columns are partially destroyed. What diagnosis is the most likely?
- A. Fluorosis
- B. Median caries
- C. Deep caries
- D. Cemental caries
- E. Superficial caries
Hint
Note which hard tissue is described as destroyed — whether the lesion is still limited to enamel or already involves dentin.
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