Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2012
Parents of a 12-year-old child complain of white patches on the upper front teeth, which appeared six months ago. Objectively: chalk-like patches on the vestibular surfaces in the precervical region 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
- Dental fluorosis
- Systemic enamel hypoplasia
- Acute initial caries
- Acute superficial caries
- Chronic initial caries
Correct answer
Acute initial caries
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