Multiple choice

A nonactive carious lesion is characterized by all of the following, except

  1. Pain on excavation

  2. Soft and cheesy in consistency

  3. Dark brown or black colour

  4. Dental plaque covers the lesion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In a non active lesion, the bacteria and the host will be in the state of equilibrium. The tooth surface will be dark but hard. There is no demineralization at this stage.

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