Question 426 · LDEK · Caries diagnosis
Indicate the false statement concerning an enamel carious lesion:
- A. white spot is the earliest clinical evidence of caries on the smooth enamel surface.
- B. white spot is chalky white, opaque areas on the enamel surface.
- C. remineralized enamel in arrested caries is more prone to acid attacks than unaffected enamel.
- D. the dark color of an inactive carious lesion in the enamel is caused by trapped organic debris.
- E. incipient caries in the enamel can be stopped.
Hint
Consider whether fluoride-rich remineralized enamel is more or less soluble than unaffected enamel.
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