Question 116 · LDEK · Etiology and pathogenesis of caries
Indicate the true statement concerning secondary caries:
- A. secondary caries develops along the border line of the filling and the dental tissues.
- B. secondary caries most often develops on the gingival wall of the cavity.
- C. use of cariostatic fillings eliminate the development of secondary caries.
- D. appearance of a brown border around the filling indicates the presence of secondary caries.
- E. any marginal leakage means the presence of active secondary caries and requires a replacement of the filling.
Hint
Focus on the restoration margin where a tight seal is hardest to obtain and plaque accumulates most easily.
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