Pediatric Dentistry · single question
A low-caries-risk child has no caries, no plaque, and visible interproximal spaces throughout. What radiographic series should be taken?
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Correct answer: B. No radiographs needed
For a low-risk child with NO closed contacts (spaces visible) and NO disease, bitewings are NOT indicated — contacts can be visually inspected. ALARA: only expose when there is a clinical indication. Source confirms: 'no hay necesidad de radiación.'
- A. Panoramic + bitewings — overexposure for a healthy low-risk child with no disease and open contacts.
- B. CORRECT. No radiographs needed. Low-risk, no disease, open contacts = no radiographic indication. ALARA principle.
- C. Bitewings not needed when contacts are visible clinically.
- D. Panoramic alone — still not indicated for a healthy low-risk child with open contacts and no pathology.
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