DMD Diagnosis & Treatment Planning 2

Question 1

Per ADA/FDA radiographic selection guidelines, what is the recommended posterior bitewing interval for an adult recall patient with no clinical caries and low caries risk?

Accepted Answer

24-36 months

Answer

Low-risk adult recall patients should receive posterior bitewings every 24-36 months.

Question 2

Under the 2017 AAP/EFP classification, a patient with 3-4 mm interdental CAL, maximum probing depth of 5 mm, and no tooth loss due to periodontitis is staged as:

Accepted Answer

Stage II

Answer

Stage II is defined by 3-4 mm interdental CAL, probing depth up to 5 mm, and no periodontal tooth loss.

Question 3

Which finding directly assigns Grade C (rapid progression) in the 2017 periodontitis classification?

Accepted Answer

Percent bone loss divided by age greater than 1.0

Answer

A %bone loss/age ratio greater than 1.0 indicates Grade C rapid progression.

Question 4

In CAMBRA, which finding is a disease indicator that automatically places a patient at high caries risk?

Accepted Answer

Radiographic lesion penetrating into dentin

Answer

Cavitations or radiographic lesions into dentin are disease indicators signifying high caries risk.

Question 5

A low-risk adult has a non-cavitated smooth-surface enamel lesion (ICDAS code 2). What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Professional fluoride varnish and monitoring

Answer

Non-cavitated enamel lesions are managed non-invasively with remineralization and monitoring.

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DMD Diagnosis & Treatment Planning 2