Exam 21: Cariology and Caries Management

Removing decay and placing restorative materials repairs or replaces tooth structure.Removing decay and placing a filling significantly reduces the infection in the remainder of the oral cavity.

The presence of which of the following inhibits dissolution and enhances the remineralization process?

Radiographic detection is enhanced by using paralleling techniques for bitewing radiographs to detect interproximal lesions and root caries.This detection technique is no longer recommended because there are more screening tools available to the dental hygienist.