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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2011

Parents of a 12-year-old child complain about white patches on the upper front teeth, which appeared six months ago. Objectively: chalk-like patches on the vestibular surfaces in the precervical area of the 13, 12, 11, 21, 22, 23 teeth. Their enamel is dull, pliable and rough on probing. There is a history of short-term pain caused by chemical stimuli. What is your provisional diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Acute initial caries
  2. Acute superficial caries
  3. Dental fluorosis
  4. Systemic enamel hypoplasia
  5. Chronic initial caries
Correct answer

Acute initial caries

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