Question 362 · LDEK · Epidemiology and risk assessment
According to the CAMBRA system, a high risk factor for caries in children aged 0-5 years is:
1) presence of one tooth with a cavity or with a filling or missing due to caries;
2) need for specialized paediatric care;
3) immigrant background;
4) low socio-economic status or low health literacy;
5) presence of a bacterial biofilm.
The correct answer is:
2) need for specialized paediatric care;
3) immigrant background;
4) low socio-economic status or low health literacy;
5) presence of a bacterial biofilm.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 2,4.
- C. 2,3,5.
- D. 1,4.
- E. 1,2,4.
Hint
On the 0-5-year caries risk form, sort each factor into the high-risk or moderate-risk category.
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