Periodontics · single question
A patient with multiple existing restorations presents with demineralization in the cervical/gingival area of the premolars and no history of orthodontic treatment. What is this patient's caries risk classification?
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Correct answer: A. High risk
A patient with multiple existing restorations and active demineralization is classified as high caries risk, since current active disease is one of the strongest predictors of future caries risk — additional contributing factors to evaluate (and address) typically include sucrose intake frequency, oral hygiene quality, and dental visit frequency.