Question 225 · LDEK · Early childhood caries
Indicate the true statements concerning early childhood caries (ECC):
1) this is the early stage of caries characteristic of young children;
2) any sign of caries on smooth surfaces is classified as a severe form in children under the age of 3;
3) at the age of 4 severe form of ECC is when carious lesions are on at least three surfaces;
4) transmission of cariogenic bacteria occurs in a non-continuous manner;
5) the first window of infectivity is between the 5th and 10th month of a child's life;
6) the first window of infectivity is between the 19th and 31st month of a child's life.
The correct answer is:
2) any sign of caries on smooth surfaces is classified as a severe form in children under the age of 3;
3) at the age of 4 severe form of ECC is when carious lesions are on at least three surfaces;
4) transmission of cariogenic bacteria occurs in a non-continuous manner;
5) the first window of infectivity is between the 5th and 10th month of a child's life;
6) the first window of infectivity is between the 19th and 31st month of a child's life.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,5.
- B. 2,4,5.
- C. 2,4,6.
- D. 1,3,5.
- E. 3,4,6.
Hint
ECC is defined by the child's age, not by the stage of the lesion; also recall the age range of the first window of infectivity.
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