Periodontics · single question
A patient not seen in years presents with gingival inflammation, calculus, and xerostomia but no frank cavities. Their ADA caries-risk classification is best described as:
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Correct answer: A. High caries risk
- A. Correct. Xerostomia plus heavy plaque/calculus and irregular dental care places the patient at high caries risk even before lesions appear.
- B. Incorrect. The risk factors present make 'low risk' inaccurate.
- C. Incorrect. 'No risk' ignores xerostomia and poor hygiene.
- D. Incorrect. 'Rampant caries' describes existing extensive decay, which is not present here.