Question 79 (part 2) · LDEK · Caries diagnosis

In a 20-year-old patient, demineralized lesion in enamel, around class I filling which has been placed a year before is observed. Intraoral examination revealed additional numerous calculus depositions and retention of bacterial plaque around fillings. The proper diagnosis would be:

  1. A. circular caries.
  2. B. secondary internal caries.
  3. C. rampant caries.
  4. D. residual caries.
  5. E. secondary internal caries.
Hint

Ask whether the new lesion formed on the outer tooth surface at the filling margin or beneath the filling through microleakage.

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