Question 361 · LDEK · Early childhood caries
The minimal criterion for diagnosing a severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) is not:
- A. cavity on a smooth tooth surface at an age <3 years.
- B. dmft ≥4 at 3 years of age.
- C. dmft ≥5 at 4 years of age.
- D. dmft ≥6 at 5 years of age.
- E. all answers describe the minimal criteria for diagnosing S-ECC.
Hint
Recall the AAPD definition of S-ECC for children under 3 and the age-specific thresholds at ages 3, 4 and 5.
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