Question 274 · LDEK · Early childhood caries
Early childhood caries (ECC) is defined as:
1) caries of the deciduous teeth occurring only in children up to 3 years of age;
2) dental caries present in children before the age of six;
3) early stage of caries in children;
4) caries before the cavity is formed and which has the undermining feature;
5) milk tooth caries of multifactorial aetiology;
6) bottle caries, because it results mainly from an incorrect feeding method.
The correct answer is:
2) dental caries present in children before the age of six;
3) early stage of caries in children;
4) caries before the cavity is formed and which has the undermining feature;
5) milk tooth caries of multifactorial aetiology;
6) bottle caries, because it results mainly from an incorrect feeding method.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,6.
- B. 1,4,6.
- C. 2,3.
- D. 2,4,5.
- E. 2,5.
Hint
Recall the AAPD definition, based on the child's age and decayed, missing or filled surfaces, and its emphasis on multifactorial etiology.
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