What term is applied to caries that are no longer active?

What will be an ideal response?


Arrested caries. Carious lesions may become arrested if there is a significant shift in the oral environment from factors that cause caries to those that slow the carious process.

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Describe five physical signs of malnutrition

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An electronic librarian is trained in research techniques and can help the Paramedic develop a search strategy to identify which articles will be most helpful.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What is articulating paper used for in the dental sealant process?

a. Marking high spots created by the sealant application. b. Etching the teeth in preparation for sealant application. c. The note paper used by a dental assistant. d. Sealing the teeth after the application of materials.

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For bilateral sites, the first character of the codes in ICD-10-CM indicates laterality.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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