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A patient with HIGH caries risk — how frequently should their recall/maintenance appointments be scheduled?
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Correct answer: B. Every 3 months
B) Every 3 months — CORRECT.
High caries risk patients require more frequent preventive care. The standard recall for high-risk patients is every 3 months for: professional fluoride application, oral hygiene reinforcement, early detection of new lesions, and diet counseling. Standard-risk patients: 6 months. The 3-month interval corresponds to the colonization cycle of cariogenic bacteria.
A) 6 months: Standard recall for low/moderate caries risk — insufficient for high-risk patients.
C) 4 months: Not a standard evidence-based interval for high-risk patients.
D) 8 months: Too infrequent for any caries risk category.
High caries risk patients require more frequent preventive care. The standard recall for high-risk patients is every 3 months for: professional fluoride application, oral hygiene reinforcement, early detection of new lesions, and diet counseling. Standard-risk patients: 6 months. The 3-month interval corresponds to the colonization cycle of cariogenic bacteria.
A) 6 months: Standard recall for low/moderate caries risk — insufficient for high-risk patients.
C) 4 months: Not a standard evidence-based interval for high-risk patients.
D) 8 months: Too infrequent for any caries risk category.
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