Radiography for caries diagnosis 1/19/17 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a primary carious lesion?
A
-Lesions on natural, intact tooth surfaces
2
Q
What is secondary (recurrent) caries?
A
-Adjacent to a filling/restoration (same etiology as primary caries)
3
Q
What is Residual caries?
A
-Demineralized tissue that has been left behind before a filling is placed
4
Q
If the lesion is not active what is needed to stop progression?
A
-No action is needed to control further progression
