Pediatric Dentistry · single question
A 5-year-old low-caries-risk child has no pathology and visible interproximal spaces. When should the first recall radiographs be taken?
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Correct answer: A. Every 6–12 months (or per guideline)
For low-caries-risk children with visible interproximal spaces (no closed contacts to evaluate), AAPD guidelines suggest 6–24 month intervals depending on risk. The source student selected 7–12 months. For primary dentition with open spaces: bitewings are indicated when spaces close. The acceptable answer per the source: 7–12 months.
- A. CORRECT (per source). Student selected 7–12 months interval for this low-risk child with open contacts.
- B. 3–6 months is for HIGH caries risk patients — not a healthy low-risk child.
- C. 12–16 months is also within acceptable range for low-risk patients — within ADA guidelines.
- D. 24+ months is the extreme end for very low-risk patients — may miss early disease in primary dentition.
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