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Primary goal of CARIES MANAGEMENT in the modern evidence-based approach is:

  1. Prevention of the onset of caries (using risk-based preventive strategies)
  2. Fluoride alone without monitoring
  3. Remove and restore all decay (surgical treatment model)
  4. Extract all carious teeth and replace with implants
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Correct answer: A. Prevention of the onset of caries (using risk-based preventive strategies)

  • A. Correct. Modern caries management (CAMBRA — Caries Management by Risk Assessment) focuses primarily on PREVENTION of new caries through risk factor assessment, remineralization strategies, behavior modification, and early intervention. The restorative (drill and fill) approach is secondary to prevention.
  • B. Fluoride is a critical tool but must be part of a comprehensive risk-based strategy — fluoride alone without monitoring is not a primary goal.
  • C. While restoration is part of care, the PRIMARY GOAL of modern caries management is PREVENTION — addressing the disease process, not just its symptoms (cavities).
  • D. Extraction is a last resort, not a primary caries management goal.

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