Stages of Caries Flashcards
1
Q
Incipient caries
A
Enamel demineralization but NO cavitation.
-Clinically appears as white spot
2
Q
Arrested caries
A
An incipient or advanced legion that has STOPPED
or REMINERALIZED
-Brown pigmented area
3
Q
Active caries
A
More demineralization than remineralization at the present.
-Clinically appears yellow-orange (chronic) or dentin colored (acute)
4
Q
Recurrent Carries
A
Lesion at the interface of a previous restoration
5
Q
Residual carries
A
Caries that were left after cavity prep
6
Q
Rampant caries
A
Sudden & rapid destruction. 3+ caries developing per year
