Pediatric Dentistry · single question
A child has a Class II MOD carious lesion on a PRIMARY mandibular first molar. The most durable restoration is:
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Correct answer: C. Stainless-steel crown
- A. A large multi-surface amalgam in a primary molar has a higher failure rate than a crown.
- B. Composite is less durable for large multi-surface primary-molar lesions.
- C. Correct. A stainless-steel crown is the most durable restoration for multi-surface caries on primary molars.
- D. Glass ionomer lacks the durability needed for a stress-bearing MOD.
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