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Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2016

Microscopy of an extracted tooth has revealed a focus of enamel destruction at the dentinoenamel junction. Within this focus accumulation of microorganisms occurs; calcium salts disappear from enamel columns; intercolumn substance and enamel columns are partially destroyed. What diagnosis is the most likely?

Answer options

  1. Median caries
  2. Superficial caries
  3. Fluorosis
  4. Cemental caries
  5. Deep caries
Correct answer

Superficial caries

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