Question 193 · LDEK · Caries diagnosis
The term „hidden caries” is used to define carious lesions:
- A. located deeply subgingivally that are visible only after flap elevation.
- B. diagnosed clinically only after prolonged air drying.
- C. undetectable clinically, but visible on radiographs.
- D. found only by applying caries detector dyes.
- E. located under a poorly mineralized layer of the enamel.
Hint
The lesion lies beneath an apparently intact occlusal surface; think about which diagnostic method reveals it.
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