Restorative & Materials · single question
A patient has cervical decalcification and just finished orthodontic treatment. What is NOT a cause of this decalcification?
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Correct answer: A. Orthodontic treatment itself
✓ A) Orthodontic treatment itself is NOT the direct cause.
Orthodontic brackets/bands do not directly demineralize enamel. The true causes are plaque accumulation around brackets (poor OH) and a cariogenic diet (high sucrose). The orthodontic appliances make oral hygiene more difficult, but the treatment itself is not the etiological agent — it merely creates conditions that favor plaque retention.
Orthodontic brackets/bands do not directly demineralize enamel. The true causes are plaque accumulation around brackets (poor OH) and a cariogenic diet (high sucrose). The orthodontic appliances make oral hygiene more difficult, but the treatment itself is not the etiological agent — it merely creates conditions that favor plaque retention.
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