Question 338 · LDEK · Diagnosis

Loss of marginal edge of primary molar suggests:

  1. A. superficial caries.
  2. B. medium caries.
  3. C. deep caries.
  4. D. pathological process involving the pulp.
  5. E. inflammatory lesions in periapical tissues.
Hint

Consider how thin enamel and dentin are in primary molars and how high their pulp horns lie under the marginal ridges.

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