Question 207 · LDEK · Etiology and pathogenesis of caries
Indicate the true statement concerning incipient caries:
- A. it is an irreversible process.
- B. it is the effect of microleakage.
- C. it can undergo remineralization.
- D. it is characterized by a broken enamel surface but it does not penetrate into the dentine.
- E. it is the effect of polymerization shrinkage of dental fillings.
Hint
Recall the state of the enamel surface layer in a white spot lesion and what that means for reversibility.
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