Question 105 · LDEK · Caries in children

Milk teeth caries is characterized by:

1) developed stage of disease with weak evidence of clinical symptoms;
2) chronic course of disease that allows delayed preparation and cavity restoration;
3) rapid moving of the disease from one stage to another, more developed one;
4) fewer symptoms comparing with permanent teeth in adults;
5) lower risk of pulpal complication comparing with permanent teeth in adults.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3.
  2. B. 2,4.
  3. C. 1,3,4.
  4. D. 2,4,5.
  5. E. 1,4,5.
Hint

Consider the thin hard tissues, wide tubules, large pulp and weaker innervation of primary teeth and how they shape the course of caries.

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