Caries Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
According to Welbury, what percentage of occlusal caries in FPM accounts for caries in children?
A
90%
2
Q
At which age group period does the DMFT score rise the most?
A
late childhood and adolescence
this is when OH and dietary choices are being more controlled by the child
3
Q
which carious lesions should you endeavour to reminerlaise
A
caries into enamel but there is little evidence that caries into dentine remineralises
