All of the Following Contribute to Radiation Caries EXCEPT One

question 15

Multiple Choice

All of the following contribute to radiation caries EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A) Xerostomia
• B) Poor oral hygiene
• C) Too low of a dose of topical fluoride
• D) Increase in cariogenic bacteria

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Definitions:

Prefix

A morpheme added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning or create a new word.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupil, thus the amount of light reaching the retina.

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye that adjusts size to regulate the amount of light entering the eye.

Enucleation

The surgical removal of an organ or tumor, often used to refer to the removal of the eyeball without damaging surrounding tissues.