Question 550 · LDEK · Caries diagnosis
Choose false statement regarding the root caries:
- A. it develops supra or sublingually.
- B. stage 2 according to Billings requires invasive treatment.
- C. primary carious lesions are shallow with tendency to circular spreading.
- D. active lesions are soft and light colored.
- E. carious lesion located on exposed root surface is accompanied by highly mineralized superficial layer.
Hint
Recall the four Billings grades and the depth threshold at which a root lesion first needs a restoration.
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